Why We Love Ancient Egyptian Art (Small Class!)
(For Older Students) Did you know that the Egyptians didn't have a name for "art" in their language? And, yet, it's the art of this mysterious culture that attracts most people to ancient Egypt itself. Let's find out why.
Ilene Sennuwy Springer
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(187)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. I will ask students to select their favorite art of the ancient Egyptians to show the class. This will be by the way of images or objects. Students can either show what they've selected by sharing them during the class - or send them to me and I will insert them into the Keynote (Apple) presentation.Assessment
There will be an informal, fun quiz at the beginning of the class (which students can download before) to see how much they know about ancient Egyptian art, and I will go over the same quiz with the students to see what they've learned after the class.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
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Yes, it's true that the ancient Egyptians didn't have a name for art. That's how much art was an integral part of their lives just like their gods and goddesses. Art in all different forms surrounded them in their world, just as buildings surround us in our cities without us noticing.
In this two-session class, we will discover why so many people are attracted to ancient Egyptian art.
Session 1. Just What is So Special About This Ancient Art?
Session 2. Jewelry, Hieroglyphics and Furniture As Art.
(Please see the 💥 SYLLABUS 💥 for lesson details.)
HOW I TEACH
I’m happy to hear questions and comments during the presentation--not only after class. Other features of my teaching style and philosophy:
√ Classes with only 4 students.
√ Lots of student interaction.
√ Dramatic Keynote (like PowerPoint) presentation with illustrations and
photos to enhance learning.
√ Clips of videos to increase the understanding and enjoyment of the class content.
√ The display of my collection's AUTHENTIC ANTIQUITIES used by ancient Egyptians.
I encourage kids to share their opinions, ideas, mistakes and triumphs. I love it when kids laugh. After the class, I message parents/caretakers to inform them how their student did, and I send extra files for their interest.
CLASS PRICE includes (in addition to the scheduled class):
1. Welcome message to both the student and enroller.
2. Quiz (actually, a learning tool) as a pre-lesson activity.
3. AI-generated summary for enrollers and students.
3. Personalized post-class message to the student and enroller, detailing how the learner did in class and any recommendations.
4. Availability to answer a student's questions (by message) after class.
This class has been rated a "Top Ancient Egyptian Class" on Outschool.
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Copyright ©, Ilene Springer, 2024
All rights reserved. No part of this lesson may be reproduced without the written permission of the author.Learning Goals
At the end this class, students will be able to:• Recognize that art is more than paintings; there's art in ancient Egyptian furniture and jewelry as well.
Syllabus
2 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Just What Is So Special About Ancient Egyptian Art?
√ How our brains are wired to like the particular art of the ancient Egyptians.
√ How symmetry, power, mysticism and color all work together to make Egyptian art different than that of other cultures.
√ The fascination of the ancient Egyptians with the almond-shaped eye (shown in all paintings and carvings).
√ The color that only the Ancient Egyptians recognized among other ancient cultures.
√ The strange reason ancient Egyptians made statues in the first place. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Jewelry, Hieroglyphics and Furniture As Art.
√ The semi-precious stones that the ancient Egyptians used for their jewelry.
√ The ceramic color that was invented by the ancient Egyptians that we cannot recreate even today.
√ The role of amulets in ancient Egyptian art and how they are similar to the talismans of America's Indigenous Peoples.
√ Why hieroglyphics are a form of art, just as Islamic letters are used in writing and calligraphy today.
√ The aesthetic features of ancient Egyptian furniture. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Ancient Egyptian art contains male and female nudity.
Supply List
Officially, none.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Search results for "Why We Love ancient Egyptian Art
- Art and Neroscience
- Art and Ancient Egypt
- The Materials Used in Ancient Egyptian Jewelry
- The Smpolism of Hieroglyphics and Color in Ancient Egyptian Art
- Ancient Egyptian Furniture
- Color in Ancient Egypt
- Native American Protective Charms
- Hieroglyphs to Islamic Calligraphy: Louvre Abu Dhabi Exhibition Explores How Western Artists Looked East to Create Abstract Art
- The Real Reason Ancient People Didn't See the Color Blue
Joined April, 2020
4.9
187reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold a Certificate of Museum Studies from Harvard University and a Diploma in Egyptology from Oxford College in England. And I’ve been to Egypt three times on personalized, educational tours.
I've been captivated by ancient Egypt since I was 10 years old. And I feel it's my destiny to share my enthusiasm for and expertise on this beautiful and brilliant 5000-year-old civilization with all of you. I hope to see you soon in this class. I think you'll agree that The Egyptian Room is an attractive, fun and inspiring place to learn. And, please, if you like, call me Ms. Sennuwy - my chosen ancient Egyptian name.Reviews
Live Group Course
$21
weekly or $42 for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-4 learners per class
