AH 1031 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Stonehenge, Eshnunna, Lamassu
15 Dec 2017
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Ah 1031-10/33: survey of art and architecture i. Rounded shapes stability, dignity, and permanence. Body"s fleshiness and exaggerated female attributes (breasts, belly, hips, thighs), reduction of gender neutral parts to mere vestiges fertility. Patterned hair abstract and stylized v. naturalistic. Medium: sarsen stone, lintel stone, and bluestone. Precise planning and massive amount of labor. Name: votive statuaries of two worshippers from the. Medium: gypsum inlaid with shell and black limestone. Physical embodiment of vertical axis of power from gods to rulers to priests and priestesses to rest of population. Inlaid eyes of different materials new technique. Wide eyes and clasped hands gesture of attentiveness. Commissioned by elite for priests to carry into god"s presence. Embodiment of the essence of the worshipper so spirit would be present when physical body was not. Name: stele with law code of hammurabi. Shamash (sun god sun rays from shoulders) to receive rod and ring divine authority.
