Memi And Sabu Comparison

The Eagle-headed Apkallu Guardian Figure is a low relief sculpture from 883-859 B.C. Assyria. Made from gypsum, this sculpture measures approximately 42 1/8 inches tall, 26 inches wide and 1 ½ inches thick. The sculpture is mounted on the wall of the dark, navy-blue painted Antiquities section of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, dimly lit by the luminance of showcase lights. The guardian figure watches over the room as visitors pass through the archway between two exhibits of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. In The Eagle-headed Apkallu Guardian Figure, the artist uses compositional choices, stylistic

The Colossal Statue of King Tuthankhamun and the Lamassu are amazing works of art. Of the eight works assigned, these two particularly caught my eye. The two pieces, though very different, have many similarities. In this paper, I will discuss these similarities and differences of style in terms of their overall shape, proportions, and individual parts.

This art history analysis will define the themes of wealth and power in an examination of “Khafre Enthroned” (2500 B.C.). This statute defines a high level of artistic skill that reflects the wealth of Pharaoh Khafre in the Old Kingdom. During this era in Egyptian history, Khafre wielded extraordinary wealth to create a statue in the rarified diorite stone used to make this high quality statute. This unique statuary provided a symbol of the power and prestige of Pharaoh Khafre’s leadership at the height of the Old Kingdom. The political and religion-based themes of wealth and power will also be examined in this study of “Khafre Enthroned”, which provide a historical basis for an examination of the statue. Pharaoh Khafre commissioned this statue as a reflection of his political power and great wealth as a symbol of his status in the Afterlife. In essence, an artistic analysis of the themes of wealth and power will define the historical uniqueness of “Khafre Enthroned” (2500 B.C.) in Egyptian Old Kingdom statuary.

The artworks of Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, the Aegean cultures, and Ancient Greece have similarities that not only reflect objects and images, but also the media, style and representation. These countries were not always wealthy, clever, creative and powerful enough to gain supplies, but they all find a way to create art with what they had. They have all influenced on each other’s cultures and belief through their artistic values and ways, ranging from the materials and tools they use, position and representation of their monuments and their religious intent.

The Seated Statue of Gudea, and the Statue of Memi and Sabu are both statues that are from antiquity. This brief essay will touch upon the similarities of both as well as their differences. Firstly the Seated Statue of Gudea is carved from Diorite rock and dates from 2150–2100 b.c. Gudea was a ruler of Lagash, one of the states in Mesopotamia ("Statue of Gudea," n.d.).

Of all the Ancient Egyptian art created to display power, none can compare to statues of Sakhmet, she who is powerful. The power that Sakhmet is named for and expresses in her ferocious attacks and protection is embodied in the diorite statue of her head in the Carlos Museum that commands the attention of all individuals who pass by. Sakhmet’s lioness head affixed with a mane or radial halo headdress protrudes from the background in an authoritative fashion that asserts her dominance as a warrior and protector. In this statue of Sakhmet commissioned by Amenhotep III, the artist’s intermixing of the naturalistic features of the female body and the head of a lioness are accentuated with geometric forms and lines that heighten Sakhmet’s power while bringing about an overall feeling of peacefulness that makes viewers feel as if they are under her protection. Similar to other Ancient Egyptian statues, Sakhmet’s form is encased in the diorite that she was carved from.

All over the world statues have been a common form of art among many civilizations throughout history. Two examples of these historical pieces of work would include, The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu, and Statue of Gudea. According to The Metropolitan Museum of Art (2017), the first sculpture dates back during the fourth dynasty of ancient Egypt between 2575 and 2465 BC. The second statue, according to The Metropolitan Museum of Art (2017), which was made of diorite was created around 2090 BC, during the Neo-Sumerian period, near Mesopotamia. Looking further into the background and composition of these two sculptures it can be found that The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu, and Statue of Gudea share some characteristics while at the same time differing in some important details.

First of all, the sculpture will fill our lives with the beauty of art as citizens. For example, “the History of Public Art” article gives a background on ancient greek statues and temples, and it states that the “structures helped unite the citizens of the communities of which they stood by providing a concrete focus for national identity and pride” (The History of Public Art). For

The two sculptures presented for this assignment are the Statue of Gudea, which dates back to 2090 B.C. (“Statue of Gudea,” 2000) and The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu, which dates back to 2575–2465 B.C. (“The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu,” 2000). Both statues represent people; however, they depict different types of people from completely different time periods and cultural backgrounds. The Statue of Gudea shows the ruler of southern Mesopotamian, Gudea, whose reign was from 2144-2124 B.C. (“The votive statue of Gudea: A formal analysis,” 2011) sitting in a praying position with his hands locked and his eyes forward. He is dressed in what appears to be a lavish robe with an inscription that clearly depicts what Gudea thought of himself and his successes during his time as ruler. The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu represent what is thought to be a married ancient Egyptian couple who are lovingly embracing each other. Aside from looking at

The statues of Gudea and The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu illustrate a great deal about the lives of their respective subjects. The subjects held very different positions in society; Gudea was a political and spiritual leader in Mesopotamia around 2090 BC (Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2016) while Memi and Sabu led a more common existence in the 4th Dynasty in Egypt (Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2016), as evidenced by many of the details in the sculptures. The statue of Gudea was made from diorite, which is a form of granite. It is one of many similar statues of himself that Gudea had created to be put in the tombs that he was having rebuilt across the Akkadian Empire. This type of material is very hard and strong, which would have made it

The Assyrians were an unquestionably dominant empire in the Mesopotamian region during 934-609 BC. Responsible for the breathtaking sculptures known as Lamassu, Assyrian sculptors drew my interest, most notably because of the attention to detail and history behind their composition. All together, Assyrian art is very masterful, however, this piece in particular stands out from the others, and the fact that I had never seen or heard of it before left me in disbelief. A large portion of the world is familiar with the Great Sphinx of Giza, yet I have taken it upon myself to shed light on a lesser known human headed creature who in my opinion is exceedingly impressive despite it being significantly smaller. The point of view(s) in which the Lamassu

The difference between both statues of the ancient times is that the first statue is from the Old Kingdom. The first statue is also younger than the second statue of Gudea. The statue of Memi and Sabu has the dimension of H. 62 cm (24.7/16 in.); W. 24.5 cm (9 5/8 in.); D. 15.2 cm (6 in.) and Statue of

The statue of King Sahure and a Nome god is an interesting piece of Ancient Egyptian art ( c. 2500 BC ) that shows signs of Ancient Egyptian culture and beliefs. The statue is a small relief sculpture, meaning the sculptural elements are attached to the solid background of the sculpture and appears to be emerging from the material. The piece clearly depicts two figures side by side, one standing on the left and one sitting on the right (facing foreward). The purpose of this piece was probably to depict a certain symbolic interaction between the two characters.

During the 5th and 6th centuries B.C there had been an improvement in sculpting and art this was the Classical era. This revolution showed amazing results, the sculptures were no longer stiff and rigid like the Egyptian models(appendix 1) they had scaled and perfectly measured shapes. The Greeks successfully created and used the golden ratio and vital or useful tool used in sculpting. Ancient Greeks had used these geometrical equations to create the perfect statues.

Just from looking at a few pieces of the art of the ancient Egyptians, you begin to notice many defining characteristics about it that make it unique and different from other styles of art. There are an ample amount of recurring features in the art, so this must mean that these traits and aspects are noteworthy. This next section of the essay will go into detail about a few of the many types of art and the stylistic elements that define ancient Egyptian art and make it special and distinguishable from other types of art, and why some particular aspects of the art are important.