Chapter 3: Ancient EgyptLesson 1: Intro

Warm-up 9-16-14 Ch.3 Egypt

Respond to the following:1. Imagine you are an Egyptian

sculptor who must create a portrait of the pharaoh.

2. What are at least 3 stylistic characteristics your work should have?

3. Explain why you chose each characteristic.

Obj: SWBAT apply knowledge of Ancient Egyptian art to respond to short answer questions with 80% accuracy

Due Today:

Late Cue Cards

HW: Tomorrow (Wed 9-17)•Bring Brown book back, exchange for a Cream book

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2. Students are prepared and on time with all materials

3. Students follow directions the first time given

4. Students keep food and drinks away during class (water only)

5. Students keep personal electronics off and out of sight (explicit permission will be given to use electronics).

• Hoods off• Food Away• Backpacks, purses,

bags, etc. on back of chair or under desk

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Reminders Creating Cue Cards Quiz Review

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Cue Card—Palette of Narmer

Title: Palette of Narmer Artist or architect: UnknownDate: 3000-2920BCE period/style: Predynastic patron : King Narmer material/technique: Slate (stone)Original Location: Gizeh, Egypt--Lower EgyptFunction: Palette for preparation of makeupContext (figures/narrative): Unification of Upper and Lower EgyptBack: King Narmer fighting with unarmed foe, Horus (bird figure) is the God of King’s protection, King wears the crown of UPPER EgyptFront: King is reviewing the decapitated heads of enemies, 2 felines with elongated necks create circular depression for makeup, bull destroys a city wall. King wears the crown of LOWER Egypt. Descriptive terms/stylistic characteristics:Use of registers—shows the narrative, hierarchical scale—the King is larger=he is more important than the other figures. Hieroglyphics usedComposite view—figures’ heads and legs in profile while torso is facing forwardSignificance/Symbolism:Shows King Narmer’s power & authority to unite 2 lands= hierarchical scale & violence

toward enemies.

Cue Card—Akhenaton, Nefertiti, 3 daughters

Title: Artist or architect: unknownDate: 1353-1335 BCE period/style: New Kingdom—Amarna Periodpatron : Akhenaton (pharaoh ) material/technique: limestoneOriginal Location: Karnak, EgyptFunction: Context (figures/narrative): Pharaoh, wife & 3 daughters. Seated and playing, relaxing, family time, New God called Aton pictured at the top as a circle with rays coming down.Descriptive terms/stylistic characteristics:Hieroglyphics used, Composite view—figures’ heads and legs in profile while torso is facing forward, Amarna style--elongated figures that are more natural/realistic--(pharaoh has protruding stomach), an informal portrait of the pharaohSignificance/Symbolism:Revolutionary in style and content—break away from stiff/ rigid portraits &

idealized figures.New God Aton is pictured—people rejected the new god

Cue Card Format 2.0

Context Card--Egypt

8. This work is:A. PredynasticB. Old KingdomC. Middle KingdomD. New Kingdom

14. This image shows the likeness of a Pharaoh. Describe how this work represents the spiritual and cultural beliefs of the Egyptian people. Include references to the stylistic characteristics. Use a minimum of 3 examples to explain. Make sure you make direct connections to the imagery found in this work of art.

(Questions to think about: why are

these figures so static and rigid? What are they wearing? What about the clothing is important? Why are the figures in this pose?)

Never use:• “stuff” “Thing/thingy”

• “it”

• “they,” “he/she,” “him/her”

• Fat/skinny

Instead:• Aspects, object(s)

• Sculpture, painting, piece of architecture

• The figure, the Egyptian people, pharaoh/king

• Large/thin

How to write your short answer responseVisual Evidence (What you see, stylistic characteristics and function)

1. Headdress, fake beard and kilt

Spiritual/Cultural meaning

1. Show the figure’s status as a pharaoh

Evidence #1The male figure wears a traditional headdress, fake beard and kilt which shows that the figure is a Pharaoh

How to write your short answer responseVisual Evidence (What you see, stylistic characteristics and function)

3. Function: to House the Ka (eternal life source) in a tomb

Spiritual/Cultural meaning

3. Shows Egyptian belief in the eternal life source and the importance of life after death. Importance of funerary rituals

Evidence #3The function of the work was to house the Ka in the pharaoh’s tomb. This shows the Egyptian belief in the eternal life source, the existence of the afterlife and the great importance of funerary traditions.

How to write your short answer responseVisual Evidence (What you see, stylistic characteristics and function)

2. Stiff, static pose, No imperfections (idealized portrait) & Canon of proportions

Spiritual/Cultural meaning

2. Show a serious representation of the figure, shows great respect for the figureShows the divinity of the pharaoh—the belief that the Pharaoh was god-like

Evidence #2The work uses the canon of proportions to create an idealized portrait of the pharaoh. This shows the belief that the pharaoh was considered god-like and must be portrayed without flaws to be fully respected.

Writing Practice

AP Test Essay Prompt:The images show a plan and a view of

the pyramid complex at Giza.Using specific evidence, analyze how

the pyramid complex was shaped by both the beliefs and the practices of the culture that built it. (10 minutes)

What is it asking?:The images show a plan and a view of

the pyramid complex at Giza.Using specific evidence, to explain both

the beliefs and the practices (spiritual/ritual) of the culture that built it. (10 minutes)