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?