This document provides instructions for an art appreciation homework assignment. Students are asked to decorate an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus lid by drawing their own face on the reverse side and choosing at least 10 symbols that represent things important to them, their personality, or accomplishments. Students must be creative with their symbol choices and provide a brief explanation for each symbol in a complete sentence. The goal is for students to personalize a sarcophagus lid in the style of ancient Egyptian coffin decorations.

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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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