MUMMY EYES

 Mummy Eyes

Learning Targets 

I can...

• Create an original Mummy Eyes using drawing techniques learned in class
• Use color combinations (neutral, analogous, complementary), shape variation (geometric, organic, free form), and space (positive, negative) inspired by mummification of Ancient Egypt
• Use collage techniques (assemblage, layering, decoupage) and design principles (composition, contrast, proportion) based on Old Kingdom Period
• Define Mummification (preserving a person, and in some instances, animals for the afterlife)

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1. Coffin Of Padi-Heru (200 BCE to 100 BCE) Ptolemaic Period

2. Read Mummies, Pyramids, Pharaohs: A Book About Ancient Egypt by Gail Gibbons

3. Discussion Questions "Did you know Egyptians perfected the art of mummification 5000 years ago? What is a mummy? What can we learn from mummies? Can you describe any symbols, hidden cues, or secret messages in this artwork? Do you see the mummy's name written on the wrappings? Does that help us know who the mummy was? What kinds of special objects or treasures did the Egyptians place inside the tomb with a mummy? How is the art of the mummy (like the artwork on the sarcophagus) connected to ancient Egyptian's beliefs about life after death? Why do you think ancient Egyptians drew gods, goddesses, and special symbols on the mummy's coffin? Can you find any small, magical charms, called amulets? What do you think these amulets were for? What would you want to put in the tomb you are building for this mummy?"

Lesson Activities 

1. Choose 12" X 15" Drawing Paper 

2. Use pencil to draw shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) of the eye parts (iris, pupil, eyelids, tear duck) of the Mummy Eyes 

3. use pencil to draw shape variation (geometric, organic, free form) of the face parts (teeth, nose, eye brows) of the Mummy Eyes 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve Mummy Eyes for Assigned Tables 

2. Mask Of Tutankhamun (1336 BCE - 1327 BCE) Howard Carter

3. Discussion Questions "What makes these artworks fit into Ancient Art? What are some similarities and difference between the artwork of this mummy and other artwork in history? If you could ask the person inside the mummy one question, what would you ask? What are some symmetrical designs you notice in this artwork? What would be your mummy's favorite Halloween candy? What superpower would your mummy have? What costume would your mummy wear on Halloween? What colored are the bandages of the mummy if they could be any color? What color are the mummy's eyes in this artwork? What patterns or designs could you add to the mummy's bandages? What kind of place would your mummy live in? Is your mummy a friendly mummy or a spooky mummy?"  

Lesson Activities

1. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, neutral) to fill in the positive space (mummy eyes, mummy face) of the Mummy Eyes 

2. Use color combinations (analogous, complementary, neutral) to fill in the negative space (background) of the Mummy Eyes 

3. Use line types (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) to fill in the positive space (mummy eyes, mummy face) of the Mummy Eyes 

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve Mummy Eyes for Assigned Tables 

2. Set Up Studio Area (glue sticks, scissors, black construction paper) 

Lesson Activities

1. Add highlights (reflective light, light source) to the positive space (mummy face, mummy eyes) of the Mummy Eyes 

2. Add shadows (cast shadow, shadow) to the negative space (background, middle ground) of the Mummy Eyes 

3. Use neutral colors (black, grey, white, brown) to fill in the positive space (mummy face, mummy cloth) of the Mummy Eyes  

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