Maquillaje en el Antiguo Egipto

Una experiencia de extensión dialógica

Abstract

This paper recounts and reflects upon university outreach experiences centered on the theme of "Makeup in Ancient Egypt," which were presented at the 2025 Ancient History Conference (August) and the "Half a Century of History" Conference (October) at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the National University of Misiones.

The initiative, grounded in Project-Based Learning (PBL) and a framework of critical, dialogic outreach (Tapia, 2009; Tommasino & Cano, 2016), sought to move beyond the diffusionist model to foster the co-production of knowledge between the university and the educational community, addressing specific needs regarding history education at the secondary school level in the province of Misiones.

The methodology combined research based on specialized academic literature—addressing the aesthetic, ritual, social, and political dimensions of Egyptian cosmetics—with practical implementation, including an educational booth, pigment experimentation, and digital resources (QR codes).

The results highlight three key processes of critical outreach: 1) the appropriation of university space by secondary school students and teachers; 2) the co-production and circular transfer of pedagogical resources; and 3) the reinterpretation and contextual adaptation of knowledge across various educational settings. Validation by specialists (Dr. Campagno) and high levels of participation confirmed the project's academic and social relevance.