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Most hieroglyphs have a sound-value so they can be used to spell out words in the ancient Egyptian language. Some of these signs can also be used as ideograms, where the sign represents exactly what it depicts - when used like this the sign is usually followed by a single short, vertical line:
The picture of a man standing with both arms raised in prayer (followed by the vertical line) is the word i3w, to praise.
The picture of an arm (with the vertical line) is the word ' meaning an arm.
The picture of two joined arms holding a shield and axe (with the vertical line) is the word 'h3, to fight.
The ground plan of a rectangular building (plus the vertical line) is the word pr, meaning a house or estate.
The front view of a mouth (plus the line) is the word r, meaning a mouth.
These same signs, used without the vertical line, can be used to help spell out other words totally unconnected with the objects depicted - they are then termed phonograms or sound-signs.
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What is the form of pictorial writing used by ancient Egyptians?
Hieroglyphic.
What are ideograms?
An ideogram is an idiot that likes gram crackers.
What are the Egyptian picture writings called?
the Egypytian writting is called Hieroglyphic
What is an Egyptian hieroglyphic writer called?
A scribe is an Egyptian hieroglyphic writer.
What is hieroglyphic writing and where was it used?
Hieroglyphics are a form of symbols that the ancient Egyptians use to write with. Most of it is to be found carved into the buildings that they left behind.
