1. Egyptian Hieroglyphics
OPHS Art History

2. What do we know about Egyptian Art?
What are Hieroglyphics?
Who was the artwork in Egypt for?

3. Color Meanings & Symbolism
Color Meanings Chart
Colors
Color Meanings & Symbolism
Blue
Sky, Water, the Heavens, Primeval Flood, Creation and Rebirth
Red
Life, Fire, Victory, Anger, Hostility and Chaos
Yellow
Imperishable, Eternal and Indestructible.
Green
Fertility, Vegetation, New life, Joy, Growth and Regeneration
Black
Death, Night, Endurance, Stability
White
Purity, Power, Cleanliness and Simplicity.
Color use in Egyptian Art

4. Based on the color alone, what was the artist trying to say?

5. Based on the color alone, what was the artist trying to say?

6. Based on the color alone, what was the artist trying to say?

7. Write your name in Hieroglyphics
Your Task
Plan out the colors you will use in your name.
Sketch out the hieroglyphics you need for your name.
Create your final product using your plan, and meticulous and careful recreation of the hieroglyphics.

9. Student Examples

10. Student Examples

11. Student Examples

12. Your Final Product
Your final product should show evidence of planning, precise use of line and color, and meticulous care.
The orientation of your name should be from top to bottom (not left to right like we write)

13. Write your name in Hieroglyphics
Begin by sketching out the symbols you will need to create your first name.
Plan out your color, based on the explanation of color meaning, what colors will you use and why?