What can we learn from Ancient Egyptian art?

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This lesson is titled “What can we learn from Ancient Egyptian art?”

This lesson begins with a What’s Behind the Squares Starter Activity which reveals the death mask of Tutankhamun. The PPT then explains the title of the lesson and aims and objectives are graduated into all will/most will/some will. There are then slides of background information to allow for teacher exposition. Following this the class are told they will begin their main task which is to create a piece of art inspired by Ancient Egypt. They must include the techniques and devices discussed. The class peer assess in the plenary using the template provided. This is a great lesson for some collaboration with your art department and my students love it when I take them to the art room for this activity.

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