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Georgia Barker is an Honorary Postdoctoral Fellow at Macquarie University in the Department of History and Archaeology, focusing on funerary art from the ancient Egyptian Old and Middle Kingdom periods. Her completed project titled "Impacts of Instability: Funerary Models, Wall Scenes, and Inscriptions in Asyut" examines how political instability affected funerary customs during Egypt's Intermediate Period into the early Middle Kingdom. Barker conducted detailed comparative analyses of funerary models and wall scenes from significant archaeological sites such as Meir, Deir el-Bersha, and Beni Hassan in Middle Egypt. She also has experience as a tutor and lecturer in Egyptology, teaching undergraduate courses on ancient Egyptian history, language, and art. Throughout her career, Barker has collaborated with various institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and Sydney Living Museums, contributing to collections and exhibitions. Her primary research focuses on the artistic representations in elite tombs, particularly the similarities and differences between funerary models and wall scenes. Barker's PhD work highlights the historical significance of inscriptions and artistic sources, aiming to provide deeper insights into the turbulent periods of ancient Egyptian history.
Macquarie University • Macquarie, NSW, Australia
Researching funerary customs and artistic representations in ancient Egypt.
Sydney Living Museums • Sydney, NSW, Australia
Worked on collections management and exhibition development.
Metropolitan Museum of Art • New York, NY, USA
Assisted in museum collections and educational programs.
Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).