Lecturer: Yelena Algarat Sharon
This lecture explores the rich world of pigments in ancient ceramics—not merely as aesthetic decoration, but as evidence of technological knowledge, ancient production traditions, and intercultural exchange. By analyzing the chemical composition of pigments alongside their archaeological and cultural contexts, we uncover diverse methods of producing both natural and synthetic pigments, as well as the symbolic and social meanings that ancient makers attached to them.
For example, the discovery of the rare pigment Egyptian Blue on plaster remains from a temple at Tel Qasile, located within the Eretz Israel Museum in Tel Aviv, reveals the existence of extensive trade networks and the circulation of knowledge and materials between Egypt and the southern Levant. Such findings shed light on ceramics as a fascinating testimony to daily life, ritual practices, and the value systems of ancient cultures.
Yelena Elgart-Sharon is Curator of Archaeology at the Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv, and a doctoral candidate in in the Department of Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures at Tel Aviv University
- Admission to single lecture: 45 shekels, students: 35 shekels
- Eight lecture series: 315 shekels, with the option of listening to the recording at a later date
- The lectures are open to the public as well as Benyamini students
- There might be changes to the program during the year
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