Egyptian Art

2. Paper-like material made from the papyrus plant; used for writing and paintings.
6. jars Special jars used to hold a person’s internal organs during mummification.
7. view A way of drawing the human body using the most recognizable angle for each part (e.g., head in profile, eye front-facing, shoulders shown front).
11. A stone coffin, often decorated with carvings and painted scenes.
14. A small object worn to protect a person from harm or bring good luck.
15. A shallow carving where figures slightly project from a flat background.
17. Paint applied onto wet plaster so the color becomes part of the wall (used in some ancient cultures; Egyptian murals often used similar wall-painting techniques).
18. A decorative covering often placed over images of gods or royalty in reliefs and paintings.
20. A series of rulers from the same family or line; helps date artworks and monuments.
21. A flat board or stone used to mix pigments or make pigments for makeup/paint.
22. A common soft stone the Egyptians carved for statues and reliefs.
24. A cross-shaped symbol with a loop at the top meaning “life”; commonly shown in Egyptian art and jewelry.

1. The ruler of ancient Egypt; often shown larger than other figures to show importance.
3. A stylized cobra worn on a pharaoh’s crown symbolizing protection and royalty.
4. The set of symbols and images used to represent ideas, gods, or people in art.
5. River The river that shaped Egyptian life and culture; often appears in art and as a source of symbols and scenes.
8. A flat-roofed, rectangular tomb with sloping sides, used before pyramids.
9. The spiritual “life force” or spirit of a person; sometimes shown in tomb art to identify or protect the deceased.
10. (Stele) An upright stone slab carved with text or images to mark events or graves.
12. A carving technique where the background is cut away so the image stands out (includes bas-relief and high relief).
13. Pictures and symbols used in the ancient Egyptian writing system.
16. An object or offering made to a god in thanks or to ask for favor.
19. Using objects, animals, or colors to stand for ideas (e.g., the falcon for Horus).
23. A mythological creature with a human head and lion’s body; famous in Egyptian sculpture.