Egyptian profile paintings–4th/5th grade

Egyptian Profile Paintings:The 4/5s have studied ancient Egypt in their social studies class.  In Art class, they are using the standard proportions of the human face to draw each other in profile.  Then, they are adding typical ancient Egyptian headdresses, clothes and jewelry to their portraits.  Finally, they are drawing some hieroglyphics to finish the picture.

Illustration of a girl in profile with hieroglyphics beside her. She wears a colorful headdress with gold accessories, capturing the style of Egyptian profile paintings.

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