Art Appreciation: The Seated Statue Of Gudea
Art Appreciation: HUMA205 - 1401C – 01
Unit 2 - Individual Project
Gwen Blackwell
American Intercontinental University - Atlanta
Abstract
Using the terminology and concepts for evaluating art, a comparative study was conducted by contrasting two forms of ancient art that include a sculpture from Neo-Sumerian Art (2150 – 2100 B.C.), and a sculpture from Egypt in the Middle Kingdom (2030-1640 B.C.). Although both pieces are very different in content, their history and function has the common ability to arouse emotion and reveal the hidden.
Art Appreciation: HUMA205 - 1401C – 01
Both forms are work are 3- dimensional sculptural figures. The Seated Statue of Gudea is made of a hard stone known as Diorite that consist of several minerals …show more content…
The soft lines that define the facial features (i.e. eyes, nose, mouth and belly button urge the onlooker to validate the human-like characteristics with a touch.
The Seated Statue of Gudea is one of the many sculptures that were made to look like the ruler. The ruler also requested that each statue be placed in the temples the he had built or reconstructed in Lagash. The sculpture shows Gudea in a composed seated position, as would be one of confidence and power. The hands are folded, perhaps in worship or peaceful manner. There is an inscription on his robe, that according to Metropolitan Museum (2014), “lists the various temples that he built or renovated in Lagash…”.
The Guardian Figure resembled the ruler, however, it was found hidden away with another guardian statue and a shrine in a chamber after being used as part of a dramatic funerary ceremony. The Guardian Figure wears the crown of Lower Egypt and its counterpart wears a crown of upper Egypt. Both functioned as guardians of a very sacred or holy place, that maintain shrines of family members or important and prestigious members of the community (Riggs, …show more content…
(2005). Ancient mesopotamia: new perspectives. Retrieved from http://home.lu.lv/~harijs/Macibu%20materiali%20,teksti/Gramatas%20Seno%20Laiku%20Vesture%20%28%20Elektroniski%20%29/Ancient%20East/Mesopotamia/McIntosh.%20Ancient%20Mesopotamia.%202005.pdf.Riggs, C. (2006). The beautiful burial in roman egypt : art, identity, and funerary religion. [online] Retrieved from: http://books.google.com/books?id=5pLX9rLqelQC&dq=Funerary+Guardian+Figures&source=gbs_navlinks_s. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (2014). Funerary guardian figure. [image online] Retrieved from http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/543864.The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (2014). Funerary guardian figure. [image online] Available at: http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/543864#fullscreen.The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (2014). Statue of gudea. [image online] Available at:
Unit 2 - Individual Project
Gwen Blackwell
American Intercontinental University - Atlanta
Abstract
Using the terminology and concepts for evaluating art, a comparative study was conducted by contrasting two forms of ancient art that include a sculpture from Neo-Sumerian Art (2150 – 2100 B.C.), and a sculpture from Egypt in the Middle Kingdom (2030-1640 B.C.). Although both pieces are very different in content, their history and function has the common ability to arouse emotion and reveal the hidden.
Art Appreciation: HUMA205 - 1401C – 01
Both forms are work are 3- dimensional sculptural figures. The Seated Statue of Gudea is made of a hard stone known as Diorite that consist of several minerals …show more content…
The soft lines that define the facial features (i.e. eyes, nose, mouth and belly button urge the onlooker to validate the human-like characteristics with a touch.
The Seated Statue of Gudea is one of the many sculptures that were made to look like the ruler. The ruler also requested that each statue be placed in the temples the he had built or reconstructed in Lagash. The sculpture shows Gudea in a composed seated position, as would be one of confidence and power. The hands are folded, perhaps in worship or peaceful manner. There is an inscription on his robe, that according to Metropolitan Museum (2014), “lists the various temples that he built or renovated in Lagash…”.
The Guardian Figure resembled the ruler, however, it was found hidden away with another guardian statue and a shrine in a chamber after being used as part of a dramatic funerary ceremony. The Guardian Figure wears the crown of Lower Egypt and its counterpart wears a crown of upper Egypt. Both functioned as guardians of a very sacred or holy place, that maintain shrines of family members or important and prestigious members of the community (Riggs, …show more content…
(2005). Ancient mesopotamia: new perspectives. Retrieved from http://home.lu.lv/~harijs/Macibu%20materiali%20,teksti/Gramatas%20Seno%20Laiku%20Vesture%20%28%20Elektroniski%20%29/Ancient%20East/Mesopotamia/McIntosh.%20Ancient%20Mesopotamia.%202005.pdf.Riggs, C. (2006). The beautiful burial in roman egypt : art, identity, and funerary religion. [online] Retrieved from: http://books.google.com/books?id=5pLX9rLqelQC&dq=Funerary+Guardian+Figures&source=gbs_navlinks_s. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (2014). Funerary guardian figure. [image online] Retrieved from http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/543864.The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (2014). Funerary guardian figure. [image online] Available at: http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/543864#fullscreen.The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (2014). Statue of gudea. [image online] Available at: