Post on 27-Mar-2015
Egyptian Canopic Jar
5th grade pottery
Egypt
Egypt is a country in Northern Africa
It is famous for its ancient history and mythology
It is one of the oldest cultures in the world
Ancient Egyptian Art
The civilization began in 3150 BC with the first pharaoh
Art served many purposes. Can you think what some of these purposes could be?
Ancient Religion
Their beliefs were very important to their lives
One of the most unique aspects of their religion was mummification
Mummification was necessary for immortality because it was the home of the spirit in the afterlife.
Without the body, the spirit would wander
Read this picture: Anubis
Canopic jars
These jars were used to preserve the organs for the afterlife.
The four sons of Horus (the falcon-sky god who watches over the earth) represent the jars
They protected the liver, lungs, stomach, and intestines
The heart was kept inside the bodyThe brain was thrown away
Jackal, falcon, baboon, human
What is art?
Are canopic jars art?What makes certain
things art while others are not?
Does art have to be functional?
Must art be beautiful?