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
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Ancient Egyptian Art
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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
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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 body
 The brain was thrown away
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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?
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