2012 Statue of Khafre In the extensive subject of art history‚ there are pieces of art that echo the period it was created in‚ the history of land and its people‚ and still stand to this day as a age-old reminder of the significance and value of a once era. Though early art‚ before the Common Era‚ has a large number of quantities that do in fact represent the ‘pieces’ there are a certain few portions of art that‚ in its whole‚ exemplify these standards. The Ka Statue of Khafre is the embodiment
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time that sacrifices were made to this statue while the king still lived (Smith‚ 1922); the statue of Gudea was created in 2090 B.C. (Met Museum‚ ND). The initial impression upon viewing the statue was this was someone of great importance to themselves as well as others. The figure sat strong and erect with the hands clasped together‚ which within itself causes intrigue and sparks curiosity. Gudea‚ was king of the kingdom of Lagash in the late 3rd Century (Leon‚ 1904). He was devoted to temples
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context because it brings understanding of differences and similarities depending on location‚ period‚ and origin of suggested pieces of art. Too compare the Statues of Memi and Sabu and Seated Statue of Gudea let’s consider its general characteristics combined in the table below. Seated statue of Gudea Statue of Memi and Sabu Period 2150–2100 b.c 2575–2465 b.c. Culture Neo–Sumerian Egyptian Original location Southern Mesopotamia Giza Height 44 cm 62 cm
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pieces‚ “Khafre” and “Seated Scribe”‚ are two art pieces that have originated from the ancient Egyptian time period. These two pieces are very similar and different in many ways. With this in mind‚ we learn that art work‚ depending on the time period‚ may have similar meanings but also different messages and that same time. The piece “Khafre” has many differences compared to “Seated Scribe”. One of these differences is simple; Khafre‚ the Pharaoh that is being depicted in the piece‚ “Khafre” has the
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ancient works of art seem to have similarities and differences amongst one another. The Egyptian Sculpture of Khafre can easily be compared to the Seated Scribe by the way they are created and for the purposes of their creation. The Egyptian Sculpture of Khafre is one of three current pyramids to still have sustained their veneer. It is also duly noted because of the Great Sphinx behind the Khafre Valley temple. The sculpture has a feature called clerestory‚ a lot of tall narrow windows along the walls
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comparing the two sculptures of Khafre‚ image 3-11 ca. 2520-2494 BCE (1)‚ with the statue of Doryphoros (Spear Bearer)‚ image 5-40 ca. 450-440 BCE (2) you get a true sense of the evolution of art‚ from Pharaonic Egypt to Classical Athenian Greece two millennia later. This was not just a revolution in art but also philosophy‚ which transported itself into not only the types sculptures created but also the style used by their creators. For example‚ the statue of Khafre sits lifeless and majestic on
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The Votive Statue of Gudea had powerful meaning for the people of Mesopotamia. It was a sign of hope and help the people know that there will be more food for the people. This statue shows a lot of sign of respect to Judea. As they worship Gudea‚ the people hope to have more resources. This statue shows a connection of the mortal being and the God communicating with each other to make sure the people of the Mesopotamia is living nicely. While the statue has symbolic figures‚ it has to mean to the
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Statue of Gudea is made of a hard stone known as Diorite that consist of several minerals
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comparison between the Head of Senusret III and Khafre is that they both ruled Egypt. Both sculptures where found in temple where their tombs were located. Also‚ their sculptures were use as The differences between the Head of Senusret III and Khafre is that they were made in different time periods. The first phot which is the Head of Senusret III was made during the Middle Kingdom and the photo‚ Khafre was made in the Old Kingdom. Even though Senusret III and Khafre were both pharaohs of Egypt‚ both on them
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in the case of god-kings. For example‚ the depictions seen in Khafre Enthroned‚ Seated Scribe‚ and Akhenaton from the temple of Aton reveal the respect received by the works’ subjects through these previously mentioned attributes. For instance‚ Khafre Enthroned‚ a statue from the Fourth Dynasty of Egypt‚ has significant symbols carved into the imported diorite and an ideal figure that suggest strength and authority. In the statue‚ Khafre sits on the body of two stylized lions‚ a symbol of his strength
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