I can understand the historical and cultural significance of Egyptian art and sarcophagi.
I can demonstrate techniques for constructing a small sarcophagus using toilet paper and water as a medium.
I can apply painting techniques to create designs that reflect the style of Egyptian art.
I can incorporate symbols and colors that were significant in ancient Egyptian culture into my artwork.
I can evaluate my own work and that of my peers based on artistic elements and historical context.
Egyptian Art - A style of art from ancient Egypt characterized by its focus on order, balance, and symbolism, often featuring gods, pharaohs, and daily life.
Hieroglyphics - The writing system of ancient Egypt that used pictorial symbols to convey sounds and meanings.
Palette - A range of colors used in a particular artwork; Egyptian art often uses specific palettes to symbolize different concepts (e.g., green for fertility).
Relief - A sculptural technique where the sculpted elements remain attached to a solid background, often seen in Egyptian sarcophagi.
Sarcophagus - A stone coffin, typically adorned with a sculpture or inscription, associated with ancient Egyptian burial practices.
Symbolism - The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, often found in art to convey deeper meanings.
Texture - The surface quality of an artwork that can be seen or felt; in this project, texture will be created with the toilet paper.
Water-based Paints - Paints that are mixed with water, suitable for this project and often used in art to achieve different effects.
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The following National and State Art Standards were covered in the unit:
Creating:
Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Presenting:
Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
Anchor Standard 6: Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
Responding:
Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work.
Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
Connecting:
Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
Creating:
Standard 1.1: Use a variety of media, techniques, and processes to create works of art.
Standard 1.2: Create works of art that reflect personal choices and express ideas.
Presenting:
Standard 2.1: Demonstrate the ability to analyze and evaluate artworks.
Standard 2.2: Exhibit works of art.
Responding:
Standard 3.1: Use appropriate terminology to evaluate and discuss works of art.
Standard 3.2: Identify and describe artistic styles and historical movements.
Connecting:
Standard 4.1: Recognize and describe the significance of artworks in relation to various cultures and time periods.
Standard 4.2: Explore the relationship between art and other disciplines.