Egyptian Hieroglyphics OPHS Art History

What do we know about Egyptian Art? What are Hieroglyphics? Who was the artwork in Egypt for?

Color Meanings & Symbolism Color Meanings Chart Colors Color Meanings & Symbolism Blue Sky, Water, the Heavens, Primeval Flood, Creation and Rebirth Red Life, Fire, Victory, Anger, Hostility and Chaos Yellow Imperishable, Eternal and Indestructible. Green Fertility, Vegetation, New life, Joy, Growth and Regeneration Black Death, Night, Endurance, Stability White Purity, Power, Cleanliness and Simplicity. Color use in Egyptian Art

Based on the color alone, what was the artist trying to say?

Based on the color alone, what was the artist trying to say?

Based on the color alone, what was the artist trying to say?

Write your name in Hieroglyphics Your Task Plan out the colors you will use in your name. Sketch out the hieroglyphics you need for your name. Create your final product using your plan, and meticulous and careful recreation of the hieroglyphics.

Student Examples

Student Examples

Student Examples

Your Final Product Your final product should show evidence of planning, precise use of line and color, and meticulous care. The orientation of your name should be from top to bottom (not left to right like we write)

Write your name in Hieroglyphics Begin by sketching out the symbols you will need to create your first name. Plan out your color, based on the explanation of color meaning, what colors will you use and why?