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Surcoat (Jinbaori), early-mid 19th century. Japanese. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
1. What do you notice in this work of art?
2. Names carry meaning. Your last name or surname tells others what family you belong to and whom you represent. For example, if your name was Bill Gates, what might others assume about you?
3. Choose a or b below:
a. Lord Jeffery said, “A good name, like good will, is got by many actions and lost by one.” How do you think a person loses his or her reputation? Is it possible to recover a reputation?
b. The third command God gave to Moses was this, “You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name” (Exodus 20:7). How do you think people misuse God’s name or reputation?
4. Sometimes clothing represents one’s name or standing. The Japanese surcoat indicates it was worn by royalty. Draw a picture or find a digital image showing how you would demonstrate your good name.
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