Egyptian Art and Architecture. Do Now Who is at the top of the social structure in Egypt? Why is...

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Egyptian Art and Architecture

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Egyptian Art and Architecture

Do Now

• Who is at the top of the social structure in Egypt? Why is this?

• Which Egyptian Pharaoh was a woman? Name one thing she accomplished during her time as a leader.

Objectives

• WWBAT illustrate & describe Egyptian architecture

• WWBAT to realize the cultural contributions of Egyptian art

• WWBAT explain how the Egyptian Afterlife impacted Egyptian art

Egyptian Temples

• Usually known as homes of the gods • People would offer gifts• Ask for help

Egyptian Architecture • Pyramids• Large tombs where past pharaohs are buried • Pyramid of Giza- one of the most popular

pyramids built

Facts: Did you know?

• The pyramid took about 10,000 people to build

• The pyramids used to be shinier with polished limestone

• There are about 135 pyramids found in Egypt• It took about 2,300,000 blocks to build• Height was about 280 ft

• Why do you think it is a pyramid shape??

Obelisks

• Used as temple entrances • Mimicked in architecture today such as Washington Monument in Washington DC

• Washington Monument- built in honor of first US president- George Washington in mid 1800’s

Art • Created to entertain dead in the afterlife • Also to please gods • Art covered temple walls tombs • Pottery and papyrus