purpose of this paper is to discuss the similarities and differences in the artistic design and function of two pieces of given works‚ the statue of Memi and Sabu‚ and the Seated Statue of Gudea. In this paper I will look at where they come from‚ the assumed intended purpose and the lasting fascination with objects from the past. Looking at the Statue of Memi and Sabu‚ we can see visually it is from the Egyptian era‚ according to the website given we see it is made of “carved limestone”
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which is Egypt. The traveler told the speaker about a place the traveler visit during his travels. He told the speaker about a place in the desert‚ in the middle of the desert lay a fragmented of a broken apart statue but the resemble of a man face can still made out. The face of the statue look stern and powerful‚ like a ruler. The sculptor did a good job at articulating the ruler’s character. The poem describes the man to be a wicked ruler but good to his people. On the pedestal near the face‚
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The Magpies this theme is made especially apparent through the comparison of the immortality of Elizabeth and Tom with nature’s ability to remain constant due to its continuous regeneration. Meanwhile‚ in Ozymandias a king has a statue built however just like him the statue does not survive and is actually left abandoned and forgotten in the desert. This theme of immortality is also shown through a range of techniques such as the structure‚ choice of language‚ imagery‚ movement and sounds. Likewise
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sculptures and statues of the Bodhisattva are focal points of the religion. One Bodhisattva in particular known as Avalakiteshvara‚ has a look that separates itself from most other Bodhisattvas. “The appearance of sculptures of Bodhisattvas wearing such adornments‚ which later became standard in Chinese Buddhist art‚ illustrates the growth of devotion to the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara in the second half of the sixth century.” (Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History). When I first saw this statue the first
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Christ the Redeemer (Portuguese: Cristo Redentor‚ standard Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈkɾistu ʁedẽˈtoʁ]‚ local dialect: [ˈkɾiʃtu ɦedẽjˈtoɦ]) is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro‚ Brazil and was considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world from 1931 until 2010 when it was topped by the Christ the King statue in Poland. It is 30 metres (98 ft) tall‚ not including its 8 metres (26 ft) pedestal‚ and its arms stretch 28 metres (92 ft) wide.[1] It weighs 635 tonnes (625 long‚ 700 short tons)
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deeper equation of Laocoön and His Sons Three-dimensional statues harbor the ability to capture in depth scenes giving a powerful appeal to historical figures and allowing them to communicate both factual and fictional scenes. In Greek sculptor’s Athenodoros‚ Polydorus‚ and Agesander of Rhodes’ piece titled‚ Laocoön and His Sons (Fig.1)‚ also known as the Laocoön Group‚ the artists created a three-dimensional statue of three men whose bodies are ensnared by two serpents‚ the man in the
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related to respecting differences in a way that the Statue of Liberty symbolises freedom‚ hope and a land of opportunity. The Statue of Liberty welcomes anyone‚ no matter their differences. It welcomes people into her country providing safety and not intimidating or frightening like the Colossus of Rhodes. The octave opens with a direct point about the difference between the statue of Liberty and the Colossus of Rhodes. It explains that the statue of Liberty is a beacon of hope and freedom‚ a symbol
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close tie to the Iliad and Greek gods and heroes. This can be seen when visiting the castles gardens. The gardens have statues and temples dedicated to Apollo‚ Zeus‚ sphinxes‚ and Athena. The placement of the statues in a garden in Germany shows the effect and values of the Greek people transpiring through time. The garden was created as a place to go and relax and reflect and the statues and temples serve to remind visitors to the garden of the values they stand for. The Iliad was a very influential
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Memi and Sabu‚ the other Statue of Gudea‚ both sculptures have similarities as well as distinct differences. Each sculpture can be likened to the other by the fact that they served a functionary role. According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s website The Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu was a frequent find within tombs of the ancient Egyptian culture. (Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History‚ 2016). The article went on to explain that the peoples of this time believed the statue to be able to house the
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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 and authority as a king. In addition‚ his linen headdress is worn with the cobra of kingship
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