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1. Art Appreciation
Professor Will Adams  wadams5@valenciacollege.edu
Osceola Campus – Building 2, Room 232  Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30 – 9:45 AM
Sarcophagus Lid Homework
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The Egyptians used hieroglyphics and various patterns to decorate the pharaohs’ coffins. You will use
pattern and symbols that represent things that are important in your life to make a sarcophagus lid
that that resembles those of the ancient Egyptians.
1. Attach or draw in your own face on the sarcophagus lid on the reverse side of this page.
2. Then, choose at least 10 symbols or ideograms to decorate your sarcophagus lid that
symbolize things that are important to you, represent your personality, or illustrate your
accomplishments.
3. Be as creative as possible!
4. Finally, please provide a brief explanation for each of the symbols or ideograms you choose in
the spaces provided below. Please be sure to provide your explanations in the form of
complete sentences.
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