Draw Like An Egyptian

The art of ancient Egypt is instantly recognisable and deeply appealing to children and adults of all ages. This attractive book shows that anyone can draw animals, people and places in the style of ancient Egyptian artists. Clear, easy-to-follow sketches show how to build up a drawing from simple basic shapes, and how to add colour and detail to create an accomplished final image. Photographs of real Egyptian artefacts give reference for authentic Egyptian colours and composition. Children can discover, by doing it for themselves, the rules that created the particular Egyptian 'look' and recreate it in their own individual designs and drawings. They can put different elements together to create their own Egyptian-inspired scenes. A must-have for anyone who has ever admired Egyptian art and wanted to pick up a pencil for themselves. Suitable for anyone from complete beginners to budding artists.

Take a journey down the Nile to the Delta and discover the rites and rituals, art and culture of the Ancient Egyptians. Jackal-headed Anubis, Osiris, ruler of the underworld and his wife, Isis, goddess of love, are brought to life in Jay Wright's warm, contemporary style. Activities include: designing a pharoah's headdress, making up your own gods, writing your name in hieroglyphics and discovering the treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb, alongside plenty of colouring in. A warm, humorous illustration and text style will get young readers engaging with the fascinating historical rituals and traditions of one of the world's greatest civilisations. Beautiful presentation and packaging will appeal to the adult gift market as well.

Instructions for drawing Egyptian images and symbols.

Shows how to draw a pyramid, pharoah, Egyptian god, and more, by using basic familiar shapes.

A guide to the history and art of ancient Greece through the drawings and illustrations found on decorated vases, tombs, palaces, temples, and sculptures of the time.

"[A] comprehensive resource, which contains texts, posters, slides, and other materials about outstanding works of Egyptian art from the Museum's collection"--Welcome (preliminary page).

This book reveals the significant and varied contributions that drawing made to the world of Egyptian art. In the first section of the book, william Peck describes the historical development of Egyptian drawing and the tools, theories, and techniques used by the artists themselves. The second section consists of a superb collection of illustrations, many in color, arranged according to the varied subject matter found in Egyptian drawing: man, woman, the Royal Image, God and sky, music and dance, fable and humor, hunting and combat, animal life, architecture.

Six different world cultures are the focus of Hands-On Culture: Japan, Mexico and Central America, Southeast Asia, West Africa, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Greece and Rome. These colorful volumes examine each culture's art, science, history, geography, and language and literature. From making sushi, to designing a drum to reading hieroglyphics, students use an array of hands-on activities to grow more culturally aware and appreciative if differences among peoples. Topics in this volume include: Egyptian religion: hundreds of gods Hieroglyphics: picture writing Playing games Drama: the Festival of Osiris Making a mummy See other Hands-on Culture titles