We're going to Egypt! Here is the PowerPoint about Chapter 3: Ancient Egyptian Art. It's up early (we'll start Egypt on Monday the 16th)

Ancient Egypt: Chapter 3 PowerPoint from smolinskiel

Chapter 2 Quiz: Ancient Near East

Wednesday, September 18

20 multiple choice questions

Study the PowerPoint and your summer work questions for Chapter 2

Ancient Near East: Chapter 2 from smolinskiel

CHAPTER 1 Quiz is on Thursday, September 12

Prehistoric Art

Review the PowerPoint (scroll down a bit to see it), and your notes, and you'll do great!

9 multiple choice and two short answer

Prehistoric Art: Chapter 1 PowerPoint from smolinskiel

Egyptian Art - Chapter 3 Homework Assignment

As you read Chapter 3 "Art of Ancient Egypt", answer the following questions.

Due date: Friday, September 13

1. Describe what events are depicted in the Narmer Palette.

2. What were the ideal proportions that the Egyptians established for the human form?

3. How do the early pyramids differ from the ziggurats of Mesopotamia?

4. Discuss the three great pyramid tombs at Giza and the pharaohs they were built for during the Old Kingdom.

5. In what ways does Mesopotamian sculpture differ from Egyptian sculpture?

6. How do royal sculptures like Menkaure and a Queen contrast with that of less prominent people like the work called Seated Scribe?

7. Discuss the plan of the archeological site at Karnak, including the Great Hall. How does the layout reflect the architectural plan and process of the complex?

8. How was Hatshepsut portrayed as a female pharaoh and why do you feel these traits were employed?

9. How is Akhenaten portrayed in sculptural works? What factors might contribute to these representations?

10. What building projects were initiated by Ramses II that rivaled that of the Old Kingdom and how do they compare to those earlier projects?

READING THE AP ART HISTORY COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Greetings. Some time before next week (9/16), please read the AP Art History Course Description from the College Board website. It would take us a long time to go over this in class, so I think you should read it outside of class and ask me any questions you may have when we are at school. Here is the link. If it doesn't work when you click on it, just copy and paste the address into the address bar. 

http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap-art-history-course-description.pdf

You can skim through a lot of it, but PLEASE read the following sections carefully. You should know this information so that you approach class quizzes, tests, essays, etc. with full knowledge of what is expected of you. 

"How AP Exams are Scored"(page 2)

"Course Content" (page 6)

"College Course Coverage" (page 6)

"THE EXAM" (page 7)

"Section I. Multiple-Choice Questions" (page 7)

"Section I: Part A" (page 8)

"Section II. Free Response Questions" (page 23)

"Section II, Part A: Long Essay Questions" (page 23)

"Section II, Part B: Short Essay Questions"(page 25)

When we have quizzes, tests, and essays in this class, they will be based on prior AP Art History Exam questions. This will help you get comfortable with the exam format and turn you into an art history genius. Amaze your family and friends! 

                                          Mrs. Smolinski REALLY enjoyed seeing the 

                                          pyramids in Giza, but does NOT recommend going

                                          to Egypt in July unless you really enjoy the heat!

Prehistoric Art: Chapter 1 PowerPoint from smolinskiel