Chapter 3: Ancient Egypt Lesson 1: Intro

Warm-up Ch.3 Egypt Respond to the following: 1.What was the function of the great pyramids? 2.What is their significance? 3.What were the construction methods of the pyramids? 4. Highlight or vocab we have used on your glossary page Obj: SWBAT analyze the stylistic features of ancient Egypt to determine status of individuals HW:: Read Chapter 3—Hatshepsut, Temple of Amen-Re, Akhenaton, King Tut 9 Cue Cards Quiz MONDAY

The Great Pyramids of Gizeh Old Kingdom Construction methods: Ashlar masonry—careful cut stone, dressed & polished, placed in successive rows Used wooden rollers/sleds for transport Used ramps at building site with ropes, pulleys & levers Linear Ramp Spiral Ramp

Great Pyramids Gizeh, Egypt limestone

The Great Pyramids of Gizeh Old Kingdom Function: Funerary-Tomb of the Pharaoh Astrological(??) --Oriented to the points of the compass Symbolism & significance: Symbolism: Pyramid shape—like pyramid stone called ben ben is that of the Sun God Re

The Great Pyramids of Gizeh Old Kingdom Significance: Pharaoh’s spirit/power would be preserved like Re’s Huge Size = power & authority Religious—representation of Sun god Re & Pharaoh’s divinity Devotion of followers, ability for the Pharaoh to have that many people work for that long on his tomb

Class Expectations 1. Students are respectful of everyone and all belongings 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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Daily Notes/Warm-ups (Cornell Notes) Chapter Warm-up : Chapter 1 Pre-Historic art Chapter Chapter 1 Summary Key Terms & Questi ons Notes Lecture summary or end of lesson question & Answer

Crash Course in Egyptian History VI VI 4:09 Pause at 5:07—clarify the time of the Jews & Moses

Ancient Egypt

Menkaure and Khamerenebty from Gizeh, Egypt ca. 2,490-2,472 B.C.E. graywacke approximately 54 1/2 in. high

Menkaure and Khamerernebty Old Kingdom Materials: (Graywacke) Stone Figures represented: Pharaoh Menkaure and his wife Khamerernebty Pharaoh wears kilt, headress (nemes), fake beard

Menkaure and Khamerernebty Old Kingdom Stylistic characteristics: High-Relief--figures remain attached to the block of stone (not exactly detached sculpture) Static, stiff pose, one food forward, hand clenched Idealized portrait—no imperfections, not realistic Canon of proportions—rules of size relationships

3-13 Menkaure and his Queen Khamerernebty (?), sculpture Flashcard Left leg longer Canon of proportions

Menkaure and Khamerernebty Old Kingdom Stylistic characteristics: High-Relief--figures remain attached to the block of stone (not exactly detached sculpture) Static, stiff pose, one food forward, hand clenched Idealized portrait—no imperfections, not realistic Canon of proportions—rules of size relationships Function & significance: Not about portraying live figures, but timelessness, divine nature of the pharaoh and house his Ka in the tomb Canon of proportions = ideas of perfection

Seated Scribe from Saqqara, Egypt ca. 2,450-2,350 B.C.E. painted limestone approximately 21 in. high

Seated scribe Old Kingdom Materials: painted limestone Figures represented: Scribe, seated on ground (not on a throne/chair) Stylistic characteristics: Realistic portrait—imperfections shown— protruding stomach, sagging chest, signs of age Relaxed pose Function & significance: Importance of person decreases as realism and relaxation increases. Implies he is a non-royal Imperfections portrayed in royalty would be disrespectful

Describe the visual evidence that shows the status of these individuals.

Exit Slip What is the status of these individuals? Explain using contextual and visual evidence. Image #1 Image #2

Cue Card—Palette of Narmer Name: Date: period/style: Artist or architect: patron: Original Location: material/technique: Function: Context: Descriptive terms:

Senmut Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Deir el-Bahri, Egypt ca. 1,473-1,458 B.C.E.