Egyptian arthistoryassignment
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EGYPTIAN ARTDate(s): __________________________________
Essential questions based on the Egyptian reading
1. In what part of the world and during which time period were the Egyptians creating art? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. What roles did the gods represent in the Egyptian belief system? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. How were the Egyptian gods represented in their art? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. In the Egyptian culture what was the purpose for creating art? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. What was the significance of animal symbolism in Egyptian art?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In this area, paste 2-3 color printed images of artwork from this reading. Under each label the the work with a title and other provided details.
6. Describe the stylized depictions of the human figure in Egyptian art.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. What role does the mummification process play in the Egyptian belief system?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Focus questions based on the Egyptian reading
1. What similarities and differences are evident in the purpose of Pre-Historic/Ice Age art and Egyptian art?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. What can Egyptian art teach us about the time it was created? What connections can be made between the Egyptian artists and artists of today? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In this area, paste 2-3 color printed images of artwork from this time period and the reading. Under each label what the artwork is.