Stele Of Naram-Sin

The Stele of Naram-Sin and the Palette of Narmer are two pieces that display strong elements of unique historical cultures. The two demonstrate a range of stylistic techniques, mythological elements, and underlying meanings. The Stele of Naram-Sin depicts Naram-Sin, a famous Akkadian king, celebrating his victory over a tribe, the Lullubi. Naram-sin and his grandfather Sargon, who founded the Akkadian empire, were near-mythical in Mesopotamian legends and had significant historical impact. The figures shown in the stele are the king ascending a mountain, a group of his marching soldiers, and a group of enemies. Naram Sin is clearly emphasized in many ways. His figure is the largest in scale and the highest in placement, and most of the other figure’s gazes are
This is significant, particularly because this marked the beginning of civilization for Egyptians. It is carved into smooth grayish-green siltstone and stands at 63.5 cm in height. It has been interpreted in various ways, including possibly being a historical narrative record of Egypt's joining under one ruler or a ceremonial representation relating to the concept in general. The palette utilizes elements that remained conventional in Egyptian two-dimensional art for millennia, including the representation of the figures and the register style organization. Typical to reliefs of the time, the head, pelvis, and legs are in profile, while the upper torso and eyes are shown frontally. The piece has a technical function, as it is a type of cosmetic palette which ceremoniously holds eye paint; however, its symbolism is more significant than its function. The piece uses convention rather than naturalism, with the king being shown in a conventional manner with details that are stylized rather than realistic. The palette’s back showcases King Narmer slaying an enemy, with defeated enemies displayed by his