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1. THE HISTORY OF ART: PART I
Professor Will Adams • wadams5@valenciacollege.edu
Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:15 PM & Online • Downtown Campus – Union West, Room 303
Name: • Sarcophagus Lid Homework • Score
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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