Sierra Middle School
Riverside, California
(951) 788-7501

Mr. J. Myers
Art Teacher
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Egyptian Hieroglyphs

Goal:          The student will write out their own name using the hieroglyph handout and then enlarge it to fill the paper in its final format as outlined in the steps below.

Materials:     directions handout                                   pencil                                felt pen           

                        about 8 1/2” X 11” scratch paper                 8 ½” X 11” white paper

Steps:          Pay close attention to class lecture and demonstrations.  If possible, write your name other ways using differing symbols.  You may take notes on the back of this paper.

1.         Write out your first name at the top of a vertical column (on the left side) of the paper so that step #2 can be done immediately to the right of it.  Your name should be spelled the way you would expect it to be.  Separate the name into phonemes.  Now write out your name again with different spellings.  Try using a “C” instead of a “K”, or an “S” instead of a “C”.  How many different ways is it possible to write your name?  Spend about 10 min. on this step, trying your family name if you have time.  A few students’ names may only have one or two ways to be spelled, that is why working on the last name is important.

2.         Since step #3’s exploration is to be done on only one side (surface) of the paper you will then be able to use the other side, in step #4, to try your first hand at drawing a cartouche.

3.         How many different ways can you use the hieroglyphic symbols, each a phoneme, to sound out your name?  Be sure to spend about 15 min. on this step using all of your explored forms of spelling from step #1 above to guide you.  Note: Don’t just follow the letter beside the hieroglyph.  You may not be able to do some because of the limitations of the hieroglyphic’s sound. 

4.                  Select one of the ways to finalize, from step #3 above, to be drawn both vertically and horizontally.  Enlarge it to fit on the back of your scratch paper. You will need to draw your cartouche first, at least the top of the cartouche, and then place the hieroglyphs inside the cartouche.  Draw in the bottom of the cartouche now and then darken all in.  Keep your work full sized, using pencil only.  Note:  You are to only use your first name; see the teacher if you feel your last name would be better to use.

5.         Be neat when you transfer your work to the “good” paper.  Trace from your rough draft to the final, but you don’t want to let any pencil marks ruin your finished product!

6.         Finish your name using the felt pen. This makes your image bold and shows confidence.  Remember: No pencil lines should show if you wish to EARN a high grade!

Grading Rubric

A          Neat edges, consistent thicknesses of lines and consistent negative space between characters.  The cartouche is done in both indicated directions and your name can be deciphered.  No pencil lines show.

B         Basically all is as it should be as in the “A” above but there is an area of concern or two.  The cartouche could be facing the wrong direction OR some inconsistencies in thicknesses could exist, OR the negative space could be poorly handled. 

C         More than two areas of concern exist as noted above but your work looks fairly well done.  Pencil probably shows.  You may have “A” work but only have one cartouche finished.  Remember that two differing directions of work are to be completed.

D         Many areas are in need of further work or maybe the work isn’t yet completed.  Please take the time to complete the assignment properly so that you may learn much about the design and finalization process.

FAIL    The “work” is so poorly done as to not be worth a passing mark.  Too many errors in direction following may exist OR the “work” is too sloppily done.  You CAN do better, and you should take it home to re-do.  Be sure to stop by for help when I am available.

 

          Would you like to know a little bit on how we know what each glyph means?  Then you want to click here and see a small presentation on the Rosetta Stone.

The Cartouche

Every Egyptian pharaoh, king and queen had a cartouche, which spelled out his or her name. The cartouche was believed to magically empower and protect its wearer. We can translate any name or phrase.


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Word of the Day
   for 4-28-05

Today's Word:
Hieroglyphic (Adjective)


Pronunciation:
[hI-rê-'gli-fik]

Definition 1: Related to a system of writing in pictorial characters known as hieroglyphics.

Usage 1: Hieroglyphic is one of the words that follows the spelling rule: "i" before "e" except after "c". Many others don't: their, heir, deity, leisure, seizure. The truth of the matter is, while it is true that the letters "c+e+i" in words borrowed from French are written in that order, there is no reliable rule for ordering "e" and "i" elsewhere.

Suggested usage: "His hand-writing is positively hieroglyphic" reflects a common use of the word. Instead of that old cliché, "it's all Greek to me", try something with hieroglyphic: "It might as well be hieroglyphic(s)" or "Everything she writes is hieroglyphic (incomprehensible to the layman)."

Etymology: Various peoples have used hieroglyphics including the ancient Egyptians and the Mayans of South America. The word itself comes from Greek hieroglyphikos, from hieros "sacred" + glyphe "carving".

—Dr. Language,yourDictionary.com

 

 

 

The ankh is an ancient Egyptian symbol of life and immortality, also called “the key of life”.  The Eye of Horus symbolizes protection from evil from ancient times to the present.  Horus was the sky god and was pictured falcon headed.

Ankh and Eye of
 Horus

4-28-05

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