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Arts
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Ancient Art: Egyptian Art
Painting
Arts – Grade 9
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Ancient Art: Egyptian Art Painting
First Edition, 2020

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Arts
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Ancient Art: Egyptian Art
Painting
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Arts in Grade 9 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Ancient
Art: Egyptian Art Painting!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
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Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the Arts 9 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Ancient Art:
Egyptian Art Painting !

The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action, and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create, and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner
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This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
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competencies you are expected to learn in the
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lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

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the current lesson with the previous one.

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introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled into process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

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into real life situations or concerns.

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 Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your
level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

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this module.

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module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
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included in the module.
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We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

This module introduces you to the evolution of artworks through time. Long
before humans learned to read and write, there were already artists, as evidenced by
the numerous archeological findings of the past Sections of the world. Each world
culture has its distinct types of art, depending on its aesthetic and functional needs.
Different periods existed in different forms, different features and functions of the
arts, but all these have led to the growth and the importance of the arts in our lives
today.

The module has one lesson, namely:

Lesson 1 – Ancient Art: Egyptian Art Painting

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Analyze art elements and principles in the production of work following the
western and classical art;
2. Identify the characteristics of Egyptian art during the Ancient Art period;
3. Create artwork by following the techniques and styles of Egyptian art; and
4. Appreciate the importance of learning the unique characteristics of Egyptian
art through self-made reflection.

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 What I Know

Pre- assessment:

Direction: Multiple choice. Choose the letter of your choice, write your
answer in the space provided before the number.

_________ 1. Which of the following places where paintings, events of life of

the king while he was still on earth and the scenes?
a. Wall of the tombs
b. Canal of Egypt
c. Pyramid of Egypt
d. Painting in the tombs
_________ 2. Which of the following is the purpose of Egyptian paintings?
a. To make the deceased afterlife place pleasant.
b. To make the deceased happy in the underworld.
c. To make the deceased colorful and peaceful to look at.
d. To make the deceased comfortable following the belief of Egyptian
people.
_________ 3. In Egyptian paintings, the main colors used were the following,
except;
a. red b. black c. blue d. green
_________ 4. Which of the following best describes the Egyptian painting?
a. Highly stylized, symbolic.
b. Columnized and attractive symbols.
c. Profile view of the tomb place in the walls.
d. Includes the journey to the underworld can be found outside.
________ 5. What is the dominant features of the Egyptian paintings?
a. Large animals native in the region.
b. Pictures of deceased leader of the place.
c. Paintings of the animals and flowers in the surroundings.
d. Hieroglyphics that was written all over the place where the tomb
was place.

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 Lesson
Ancient Art: Egyptian Art
1 Paintings

In Pre-historic time, includes all human existence before the emergence of

writing, the art is of interest not only to the art historians but also to archeologist
and anthropologist, for who, the art is only one clue- along with fossils, pollens, and
the other finds to an understanding of early human life and culture.
In this lesson, you will learn about the different characteristics, functions and
types of arts forms (painting) from Pre-Historic including ancient Egyptian art forms.
Try to analyze each art form and discover how they develop in every period.

What’s New

Activity 1: “Fill Me”

Direction: Fill in the missing letter/s on the figure below which are examples of
Egyptian Art. Write your answer on the blank inside the box.

Egyptian Art

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 What is It

Appreciating an art varies in one’s aesthetic style and interests. Art is a diverse
range of human activities in expressing emotion and creative imagination. This
activity needs a wide knowledge of its background, characteristics, styles, techniques
applied, etc. Through this, it helps us understand the deeper meaning of the beauty
of art.

The development of western classical art began during ancient times, were the
use of symbols as a form of communication was developed by primitive people. Until
the first writing system was introduced, they also giving the practice the importance
of life after death and preserving memories from the past. After a while, classical art
was introduced, this art period emphasizes the usage of naturalism and mythological
subjects where it creates depth and lifelike feeling that gives a realistic style with the
correct manner to an artwork. Hence, there is an innovation of art from the previous
period. Eventually, in the medieval art period, it uses spiritual symbolism where it
purposely made to glorify Christian religion which strictly emphasized the formality
and distinct features of artwork. (Wold and Cykler, 1955)

Despite the different art styles, characteristics, and functions from different
art periods contributes a great impact to the world of art. Just like the Ancient
Egyptian art painting.

Ancient Egyptian Art Painting

Ancient Egyptian painting usually focuses on the themes of life after death.
They also believe in deities where it accompanied the deceased/dead person on its
journey of the underworld and introduced to the gods. Tomb and wall paintings
depict the past life activities of the deceased such as hunting and fishing as well as
expects after death.
The art style that is being used is formal in making human figures with the
basic rule of frontalism. (Brier,2019)

The purpose of Egyptian paintings is to make the deceased afterlife place

pleasant. With this in mind, themes include a journey to the underworld introducing
the deceased to the gods of the underworld by their protective deities.

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 It emphasizes the importance of life after death and the preservation of the
knowledge of the past.

Most paintings were highly stylized, symbolic, and shows a profile view of an
animal or a person. The main colors used were red, black, blue, gold, and green taken
derived from mineral pigments that can withstand strong sunlight without fading.

The paintings of the walls on the tomb shows events of the life of the king
while he was still on earth and the scenes he expects to encounter in the underworld
after his death.

Tomb / Wall Painting

Tomb or wall painting was very popular during the classical period. It uses
the method frescos either tempera (water-base) or encaustic (wax). It has a sharp,
flatly outlined style of painting and because it uses water-based materials, very few
samples survived. Below is an example of a Tomb wall painting:

Detail from the underside of the top slab of the grave, showing a man diving into waves.

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As a summary, characteristics of Egyptian Art are the following:

• It uses hierarchical proportions where human figure varies in size base on its
importance or life status.
• It uses symbols of animals and objects. (Manley,1996)
• A human figure usually performs sitting and shows stability in standing with
legs apart.
• In a standing position, the human body is in frontal view while the head and
the legs are in side view with eyes are emphasized.
• Men are painted (reddish–brown skin) while women (lighter skin).
• It uses some expressive style of colors.
• Colors applied are green, black, gold, silver, red, blue, white, and yellow with
significant meanings.
• The materials and techniques used are still common in what we use
nowadays. Some of these materials are papyrus and stone. (Mark, 2017)

Notes to the Teacher

Good job! Now you are ready for more challenging task.

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 What’s More

Activity 2: “Describe Me”

Direction: You are going to identify the characteristics of Egyptian art based on the
painting shown below. Write your answer in the space provided.

Book of the Dead of Hunefer

This is a 19th Dynasty, c.1275 B.C. E; papyrus; painted;70x46.30 cm (image from The British
Museum 2010, UK).

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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After answering activity 2, answer the following questions below:

1. What art elements and principles can you see based on the painting shown
above?

2. Is learning the unique characteristics of Egyptian art important to you as a

Grade 9 student? Why?

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 What I Have Learned

1. Ancient Egyptian Painting gives importance to life after death and appreciation of
memories from the past.
2. The primary characteristics of Egyptian painting pertains to the
use of:
• Human figure – which applies the basic frontal profile (stiff body and legs apart
when not seated; head and legs are on side view).
• Symbols – like animals and objects
• Colors – some are with an expressionistic style; apply blue, red, yellow, green,
white, black, gold, and silver with significant meanings.
• Materials – papyrus and stone

3. Characteristics of Egyptian Art are as follows:

• It uses hierarchical proportions where human figure varies in size base on its
importance or life status.
• It uses symbols of animals and objects. (Manley,1996)
• A human figure usually performs sitting and shows stability in standing with
legs apart.
• In a standing position, the human body is in frontal view while the head and
the legs are in side view with eyes are emphasized.
• Men are painted (reddish–brown skin) while women (lighter skin).
• It uses some expressive style of colors.
• Colors applied are green, black, gold, silver, red, blue, white, and yellow with
significant meanings.
• The materials and techniques used are still common in what we use
nowadays. Some of these materials are papyrus and stone. (Mark, 2017)

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 What I Can Do

Activity 3: Direction: In an oslo paper, you are going to draw your thoughts on
what will be your life after death using the Egyptian painting techniques. Follow the
template below.

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Your output will be rated according to the rubrics below:

Components Very good Good Fair Total

(5-4) (3-2) (1)

Basic skills Drawing exhibits The drawing Drawing lacks

attention to contains many detail. Little
detail and a strong elements effort in work
variety of but needs further and appears
drawing refine-turning. improvised and
techniques. Only a few looks
drawing incomplete. No
techniques were variety in
used. drawing
techniques.

Reflection The drawing The drawing The student

and represents a represents a clearly did not
knowledge clear somewhat clear understand the
understanding of understanding of information.
the material. The drawing is
The information
not
presented.
representative
of the
knowledge
gained.

Layout/ Layout and The drawing has a The drawing is

proportion proportion are few areas that out of
properly need further proportion.
sketched. refinement to look
proportional.

Creativity Used of own Use of ideas most Put a small

ideas and of the time in the effort in the
imagination in activity. activity.
the activity.

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 Assessment

Direction: Write the characteristics of Egyptian art painting according to its category.

Choose your answer inside the box

Egyptian Art
Human Material
Symbols Color s
Figure

Size Style

Proportion

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 Additional Activities

Essay: Based on your drawing above, what is your realization?

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Rubric for essay writing:
Criteria Points
Content 3 points
Organization of words 3 points
Relevance 4 points

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 Answer Key

Answer Key on the Pre-assessment(What I Know);

1. A
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. A

Answer on the What’s more activity.

TOMB

PYRAMID
n Art
GODS
Egyptia
JUDGMENT

COLORS

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body profile
eye are
emphasize
legs apart
stone
stiff body
Proportion
Papyrus objects
expressive different sizes
Style animals
Size
Human
Materials Color Symbols Figure
Egyptian Art
References
Book of the Dead of Hunefer.(c. 1275 BCE), The British Museum Retrieved from
[Link] on June 20,
2020

Brier, B.(2019), Investigate Art History in Ancient [Link] Great Courses Daily.
Retrieved from [Link]
ancient-egypt/ on June 20, 2020

de Garis Davies,N.(circa 1390 date QS:P571,+1390-

0000T[Link]Z/9,P1480,Q5727902–1349 B.C. Period), Craftsmen, Tomb of
Nebamun and Ipuky. Retrieved from
[Link]
mb_of_Nebamun_and_Ipuky_MET_DT10888.jpg on June 21, 2020

Manley,B.(1996) Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt, p. [Link] from

[Link] on June 21,
2020

Mark.J.(2017), Colors in Ancient [Link] from

[Link] on June 22, 2020

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