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
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Today's Word:
Hieroglyphic
(Adjective)
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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".
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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.
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