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Egyptian Temples and Artistic Achievements

Explore Egypt's Great Temples, adorned with sphinxes, obelisks, and intricate paintings. Discover their vibrant art, from colorful scenes on various mediums to detailed carvings and jewelry.

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Egyptian Temples and Artistic Achievements

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  1. Egyptian Achievements: Architecture and Art (pg. 110-113)

  2. Cornell Note questions. Also draw pictures next to #2, 3, 7, 8 • What were Egypt’s temples for? • What lined the entrance to the temples? • What were next to the gates? • How were columns decorated? • What else would be included in the temple? • What are examples of famous temples? • What did Egyptians paint on? What did they paint? • What other kind of art did they do?

  3. I. Egypt’s Great Temples A. Homes of the gods --people visit to worship, offer gifts, and ask favors of the gods B. Path to entrance lined with sphinxes

  4. C . Obelisks next to the gates D. Lavishly decorated with columns often covered with paintings and hieroglyphics E. Includes statues of gods and pharaohs

  5. F. Famous temples 1. Karnak 2. Abu Simbel 3. Luxor

  6. II. Egyptian Art (contained in tombs) A. Paintings 1. Lively and colorful scenes 2. Painting on walls, canvas, papyrus, pottery, plaster, and wood

  7. 3. Paintings of a. Historical events b. Religious rituals c. Scenes of daily life

  8. Weighing of the Heart: Will the pharaoh be worthy of entering the afterlife?

  9. B. Carvings and Jewelry

  10. III. Drawing Egyptian styleA. 2 dimensional B. Feet & head facing same side, torso forward C. Hands doing something D. Scenes of daily life E. Tall people = more important F. Black lined eyes (see p. 112, 96)

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