Similarities Between Memi And Gudea

Paleolithic, Neolithic, Greek and Roman art movements have seen many changes through the course of their time. These periods, have produced many tremendous famous works of art. Paleolithic art was one of the earliest and most natural form of art which they shown by painting in the caves. The paintings in the cave were very interesting to look at and caught my eye every time I looked at the paintings. Each of the paintings in the caves were somewhat different. I personally think they were painting inside the caves because they were trying to chase food, which caused them to not stay in one place at a time. As the time went on, the Neolithic age saw construction of monument structures. They noticed the structures since the people of Neolithic age became settled unlike the Paleolithic ages people who were out chasing for food. I strongly believe the Greek and Roman ages are very well known, unlike the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages. “Humanity, reason, and nature were central preoccupations of the Greek mind, together formulating their attitude toward life” (Rathus 296). When you are looking at their art you can see all the unique crazy designs and very skillful drawings which

What makes two civilizations distinct? Is it the thousands of miles and years between them? The Roman Empire and the Aztec Civilization were separated by 1400 years and 6,000 miles, but this doesn’t mean that they’re completely different. Even though there are many obvious differences between these two ancient civilizations, their similarities pertaining to religion, agriculture, and military are remarkable.

Egyptian sculptures at the exhibition -- flown to Mexico from ancient temples along the Nile and from museums in Cairo, Luxor and Alexandria

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.

Thousands of years have passed since the creation of these stories and up until today, people still admire its beauty and uniqueness through fashion and design. Also, it peeks our curiosity on how people back then have created such art that scholars until today still can’t find solid proof on how it all

Thousands of years ago, before artists’ work fell into the category and style of art that existed during their time period, art was portrayed mostly through carved slabs or marble or stone. Art has existed since years before the Common Era and date all the way back to prehistory. It has helped historians and scientists understand the lifestyles in which past civilizations had followed. In Ancient Rome and Greece, for example, many artists sculpted religious figures in accordance to their polytheistic, mythological beliefs. Almost every artist, if not all, of these sculptures remains unknown to this day but their work lives on to inspire others. One work in particular that

Ancient Greece and the Han China civilizations were both very similar in comparison. Each culture had its way of doing things. For instance, something you could look at is their beliefs and appearances were similar. While their availability to certain crops and economic opportunity were different.

Egyptians used art as a way to reflect every aspect of their lives. Sculptors were important artist, and in these different architectural sculptures, you will see how models of people and different figures were depicted in stone during the New Kingdom and Old Kingdom eras. Nikare with his Wife and Daughter is a statue that was made from limestone and paint in Egypt during the Old Kingdom era about 2420-2389 B.C or later. Stelophorous Statue of Bay made in 1294–1250 B.C is another sculpture that was also made from limestone about one thousand years apart from the other one. This statue was also made in Egypt. Both sculptures share some similarities to have been made a millennium apart, but with that also comes several differences. Although both statues as a whole may depict different things, it’s the little details in them that we don’t usually analyze in art that make them both similar.

Throughout different time periods and civilizations come many different types of art that would never be comparable to those of another time or place. There are also the pieces that come from a completely different time and place, but yet they can still be compared to one another. The Torso of a God (Egyptian, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, last decade of the reign of Amenhotep III, Granodiorite, 1359-1349 B.C.) and the Statue of Asklepios (Greek, Hellenistic period, Pentelic Marble, 2nd century B.C.) are two sculptures made hundreds of years apart, yet they both display many similarities and show how art is constantly changing whilst keeping the same core ideas.

In my essay, I will compare and contrast two historical pieces. The first one is the Victory Stele of Naram-Sin. The stele was made by the Mesopotamian empire during the Akkadian period, which was from 2254 to 2218 BCE. It was founded in Susa, present-day Shush, Iran. The second piece is the Palette of Narmer. The palette was made by the nation during the Egyptian period during 3000-2920 BCE. Both of the objects convey different messages in them through their visual construction. First I will discuss the scenes in the objects, then I will discuss the composition, and lastly, I will explain what the pieces were made of and how tall they are.

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

Although the physical appearance and clothing of the couple in the Statue of Memi and Sabu suggests that they were non-royal, the inscription suggests they had royal acquaintance. If they were royal, then that would have been another comparison between the two statues. If they were not, then that would be a contrast between the two. The intimate nature of the statue suggests that they were married, and is also most likely why Memi’s feet are positioned together, just as Sabu’s, instead of in the more traditional masculine striding pose. These types of statues were to be a serdab, which was a hidden statue chamber often found in nonroyal tomb chapels of the Old Kingdom. It was thought that the spirits of the deceased could inhabit such statues as homes and a way to benefit from gifts of food to the chapels. However, the Statue of Gudea was not meant to be used by the deceased in the afterlife but was instead placed in temples to represent the ruler and offer constant prayer in his absence. These statues also beared inscriptions that indicated which deity the statue was dedicated to. The kingdoms subjects would also come and make offerings to the statue. The fact that they beared inscriptions was a comparison although the purpose of those inscriptions would be a contrast. Although the statues had very different purposes when they were

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

‘Statue of Memi and Sabu’, is believed to originate in Egypt during the time of the Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, 2575–2465 BC (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2015). Its function is to receive the soul of the deceased it is likened after and allows the soul to move freely in the burial chamber. “Due to the lack of inscriptions, it has been impossible

Art is a good way for people to relax and admire the power of human creativity, a lot of pieces of art will make you agape at the beauty of it. However, old art pieces created centuries ago are starting to fall apart. Scientific studies are being conducted on each piece of art trying to figure out how exactly the artist created these masterpieces, and to possibly find a way to stop them from withering away, and to keep them around for many more centuries to come and so many more generations of people can see.