The Statue of Memi and Sabu and the Statue of Gudea
Professor Bealby
AHIST1401
November 22, 2017
In the past, sculpture was a way of recording history, stones were material available for people to carve and express themselves in the form of art. This is evident from the two statues I will be discussing in this essay. The statue of Memi and Sabu which dated back to the ca. 2575–2465 B.C was found “From Egypt; Probably from Memphite Region, Giza, Western Cemetery”. (Metmesuem, 2017). The statue of Gudea which date back to ca. 2090 was from “Mesopotamia, probably from Girsu (modern Tello)B.C”.(Metmesuem,2017). Both statues are stone sculptures.
As presented above, the statue of Memi and Sabu is a sculpture that was carved from limestone; this art work shows a man and a woman who are in an close …show more content…
This artwork represents a leader of profound respect from his people.
“This sculpture belongs to a series of diorite statues commissioned by Gudea, who devoted his energies to rebuilding the great temples of Lagash and installing statues of himself in them.” (Metmesuem, 2017). The details shown in this piece proves that he played a significant role in improving the kingdom of Lagash. This can be noted through the print on his cloths and the sitting of the statue (kept in the temples he built), the seat which Gudea sits on was made so that his feet were elevated from the ground. (Metmesuem,2017). He is wearing a cap showing that he is respected; he is also siting in a formal position with his legs not touching or crossing each other. From the position of his hands it is seen that he is ready to talk to his people and lead them in religious activities too. Unlike the statue of Memi and Sabu, this statue was important right from the time it was made. It was a way of keeping record of things the leader has done and was made sacred for his
Professor Bealby
AHIST1401
November 22, 2017
In the past, sculpture was a way of recording history, stones were material available for people to carve and express themselves in the form of art. This is evident from the two statues I will be discussing in this essay. The statue of Memi and Sabu which dated back to the ca. 2575–2465 B.C was found “From Egypt; Probably from Memphite Region, Giza, Western Cemetery”. (Metmesuem, 2017). The statue of Gudea which date back to ca. 2090 was from “Mesopotamia, probably from Girsu (modern Tello)B.C”.(Metmesuem,2017). Both statues are stone sculptures.
As presented above, the statue of Memi and Sabu is a sculpture that was carved from limestone; this art work shows a man and a woman who are in an close …show more content…
This artwork represents a leader of profound respect from his people.
“This sculpture belongs to a series of diorite statues commissioned by Gudea, who devoted his energies to rebuilding the great temples of Lagash and installing statues of himself in them.” (Metmesuem, 2017). The details shown in this piece proves that he played a significant role in improving the kingdom of Lagash. This can be noted through the print on his cloths and the sitting of the statue (kept in the temples he built), the seat which Gudea sits on was made so that his feet were elevated from the ground. (Metmesuem,2017). He is wearing a cap showing that he is respected; he is also siting in a formal position with his legs not touching or crossing each other. From the position of his hands it is seen that he is ready to talk to his people and lead them in religious activities too. Unlike the statue of Memi and Sabu, this statue was important right from the time it was made. It was a way of keeping record of things the leader has done and was made sacred for his