egytians use art to tell a story

Narrative is often created through the sequence of events in a work of art. In a series of paintings or a mural that has multiple panels, the artist can show a progression of a story, like the different stages of a hero's quest. The characters and their actions within the art piece, whether it's a painting, a drawing or a piece of performance art, are all elements that contribute to the story - telling aspect.

Egyptians used hieroglyphics in their art to tell stories. Hieroglyphics are a system of writing that uses pictures and symbols. For example, on the walls of tombs, they would draw scenes of the afterlife or the deeds of the pharaoh. Each symbol had a specific meaning, and when combined, they could convey complex stories.

You can start by choosing the right art form that suits the story you want to tell. For example, if it's a complex emotional tale, maybe painting or photography could work well. Then, focus on elements like composition, color, and texture to convey the mood and message.

One way is to first let students draw a hedgehog. They can focus on details like its spines and cute face. Then, based on the drawing, they start to tell a story. For example, they could say the hedgehog is on an adventure in the forest looking for its favorite food, berries. This helps develop both their artistic skills and creativity in storytelling.

One way is through woodcut prints. Artists can carve a design on a timber block and then use it to print an image that tells a story. Another way is by creating a wooden mural. The large surface of the timber can be painted with scenes that unfold a story. Also, making wooden puppets for a puppet show is a great way as the movement of the timber puppets can tell a story.

One way is through painting. For example, a painter can depict a historical event or a personal experience on the canvas. The colors, composition, and details all contribute to the story. Another way is by using photography. A photographer can capture a moment that tells a story, like a picture of an old man sitting alone on a bench which might tell a story of loneliness or reminiscence.

One way is through music. Composing a song that tells the story in a narrative way. The melody can be uplifting when it comes to the part where Jesus notices Zachheaus. For visual art, like sculptures, we can create a piece that shows Zachheaus reaching out towards Jesus. In literature, we can rewrite the story from different perspectives, like from the point of view of the onlookers or Zachheaus' family members, to add more depth to the creative telling.

One such artist is Frida Kahlo. Her self - portraits tell the story of her pain, her identity as a Mexican woman, and her complex relationship with her body and the world around her. Each element in her paintings, like the animals, the traditional Mexican clothing, and her own expressions, are parts of the story she is sharing.

In an art class, you can first give students a theme. Then they draw according to the theme. After that, they tell the story behind their drawings. For example, if the theme is 'a day in the forest', students may draw various animals and plants. They can then tell a story about an adventure in the forest they imagined while creating the drawing.

One way to use art for a creative Christmas story is through sculpture. You can make small clay or Play - Doh sculptures of the characters in the Christmas story like Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. Then, as you show each sculpture, tell the part of the story related to that character. You could also use sidewalk chalk to draw the story on your driveway or sidewalk. It's a great outdoor activity that can involve the whole neighborhood. Add details like the star in the sky, the shepherds in the fields, and make the story come alive in a large - scale and colorful way. Also, you can create a digital art piece. Use a graphic design program to make an animated short of the Christmas story, with music and voice - over.