Statue Differences

In looking at the statues in this weeks lesson I see many differences and similarities. First I will address some of the similarities. One is that they are both statues. Both are of Kings in the B.C. time frame. Both are sculptures and are carved in stone of different kinds. The differences are that The Royal Acquaintances statue is made from Limestone and paint, where the Statue of Gudea is made of Diorite. The Statue is of King Gudea and he is alone sitting on his throne. He is sitting in a formal position and has his hands in his lap. The statue of The Royal Acquaintances statue is of Memi and Sabu a married couple in the royal family, they are standing side by side with his arm over her shoulder. This is a much less formal position and …show more content…
I personally like the Royal Acquaintances statue best. I like the softer and more personable position of the couple. I also like the lighter coloring of the statue. According to the Helibrunn timeline of art history this statue was designed and made in the Dynasty 4 era between 2575-2465 B.C It is from Egypt.. This type statue was usually placed in a hidden statue chamber mostly found in nonroyal tomb chapels of the old kingdom. The statue was considered a gift to the deceased and was believed the spirit could use it as a home and enter into it to benefit from gifts of food that were brought into the offering chamber of the tomb. it is aprox 24.5 inches high,, 9.5 inches wide and 6 inches deep.

The statue of Gudea is a more formal piece in my view. The king is sitting on his throne and has his hands in his lap. It is from the Neo-Sumarian culture in Mesopotamia.in 2090 B.C . This king had many statues of himself made over his time as king. It is made of diorite. Diorite is an intrusive igneous rock composed principally of the silicate minerals plagioclase feldspar (typically andesine), biotite, hornblende, and/or pyroxene. this statue is approximately 17.5 inches high, 8.5 inches wide, and 11.5 inches