The Fairer Sex: Women in Ancient Egyptian Art
Mon 11 May
|Widcombe Social Club
Ancient Egyptian society was male-dominated, with the pharaoh at the apex of the social pyramid; but some of the most stunning images in ancient Egyptian art are of women.
Time & Location
11 May 2026, 11:30 – 12:30
Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA, UK
About the Event
Lecturer Lucia Gahlin
Location Hybrid (in-person and online)
Ancient Egyptian society was male-dominated, with the pharaoh at the apex of the social pyramid; but some of the most stunning images in ancient Egyptian art are of women. It is fascinating to examine these representations to gain an understanding of ancient attitudes towards women of all social classes.
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Hybrid Format
This lecture will be delivered in a hybrid format – you can attend via Zoom from your home and in person at the Widcombe Social Club.