Comparing The Head Of Akkadian Ruler And The Funerary Mask

There are thousands of artwork spreaded among various countries and regions, numerous types of art, culture and time period behind each one. It comes down to having different backgrounds, location and purpose to why it was made. There is an abundant of artistry that resemble and differ with one another, the color, texture and medium of it. Ever since the existence of artwork, there has been multiple time period throughout, but this has not stopped different time zone from influencing each other. Both the Head of an Akkadian Ruler and the Funerary Mask represent power and strength. Archaeologist discovered a hollow cast head made out of bronze, it is to be believed that it is a Head of an Akkadian Ruler. It originated from Nineveh Iraq
Not are they only made out of different material, but one has greater detail than the other. The design of both overlap within each other since their both face portraits. The Head of an Akkadian ruler is three dimensional all around and much more cleaned up, while the three dimensional of the funerary mask gives a three dimensional view on only one side and not that abstract. The texture and color of each artwork is moderately far from each other as well, the Head of an Akkadian Ruler is a medium dark bronze color and seems to be a rough texture. The Funerary Mask has a radiant color since it is made out of gold, it’s seem smoother and silky. The two works have a sole purpose to why it was made, they both were made for appreciation and to keep up with their legacy even when they have passed. On the other hand, the Head of Akkadian Ruler was made as a shrine from orders of that ruler and to be showed off, the Funerary Mask was to represent their features on how they look and honor