ARTHIST 1AA3 Chapter : Jan 14,17 Art of Ancient Near East and Ancient Egypt Textbook Notes.docx
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Jan 14, 17-art of the ancient near east & ancient egypt: reading notes. Stele of naram-sin (found at present day iran) ruled 2254-2218 bce stele: upright stone tab. Mesopotamia artists developed this stele celebrating and communicating the political stratification that gave order and security to their world. Akkadian ruler naram-sin"s power presence is signaled by size as he is the largest person pictured. Art work conforms to an artistic practice known as hierarchic scale where relative size indicates relative importance. The ruler is also elevated above other figures, sense of grandeur; clasps weaponry such as a spear, battle axe, bow and arrow, grand helmet on his head has horns which are normally reserved for gods claiming divinity. The eroticized pose and presentation of naram-sin with a well-formed male body is displayed. In ancient mesopotamian culture male potency and vigor were related to heroism and powerful kingship.