The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization organized an interactive Art Talk and a Thematic Workshop on the ancient form of painting, famously known as; “Tempera Painting”, and its application in Coptic Art. Delivered by Joseph Baher, a graphic designer at the NMEC, the artistic dialogue begun by explaining the characteristics of Coptic art by analyzing a number of historical icons, then presenting modern models, and explaining the “tempera” coloring method. Then the event concluded by explaining the proportions of painting in Coptic art, and drawing a model for an icon. Narmin Mostafa, a Senior Art Specialist at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and the supervisor of these workshops, explained that there is an integrated art program that she has prepared to celebrate the establishment of the first art center within museums in Egypt, which aims to increase artistic awareness among the public, and activate the role of art and artists in linking the public with museums.
