1. Egyptian Art and Architecture

2. 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.

3. Objectives WWBAT illustrate & describe Egyptian architecture
WWBAT to realize the cultural contributions of Egyptian art
WWBAT explain how the Egyptian Afterlife impacted Egyptian art

4. Egyptian Temples Usually known as homes of the gods
People would offer gifts
Ask for help

5. Egyptian Architecture
Pyramids
Large tombs where past pharaohs are buried
Pyramid of Giza- one of the most popular pyramids built

6. 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

7. Why do you think it is a pyramid shape??

9. Obelisks Used as temple entrances Mimicked in architecture
today such as Washington
Monument in Washington DC

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

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