Where The Wild Lamassu Are
I chose this particular limestone masterpiece made in Iraq in 750 BCE, for the Assyrian palace, because I felt a personal connection with the Lamassu. Growing up, my family had many statues such as the large and beautiful four seasons around the yard that tower over a human, mythical creatures hidden in the gardens and trolls from Norway hidden around the house spontaneously scaring guests. Also, as a child my favorite book was Where the Wild Things Are, The Lamassu reminds me of those creatures from the book, mythical and unique. I can imagine them coming to life. The Lamassu speaks to me in ways of comfort because of my childhood, not many terrifying thoughts come to mind when looking at pictures. I think that the …show more content…
Makes me wonder how they felt. I ask my self did the artists intentions when creating the work, work? Were the visitors terrified and intimidated by the Lamassu? Looking at pictures I did not feel terrified but I feel that in person they were over towering and terrifying showing the visitors that the palace was protected. The Lamassu made everyone know the King had importance there. All Kings used art to show their importance. I think the Lamassu does well showing this certain Kings importance and sense of protection. From my point of view, I think the Lamassu was a real …show more content…
The side view shows the Lamassu striding forward, the front view shows the Lamassu at a stalwart standing completely still, to indicate the feel that the viewer is being blocked at a forward standing or walking movement. They are enormous with glaring stares. They stand over 10 feet tall so you can imagine they could intimidate the visitors and protect the kingdom because they were meant to with their demonic forces. These pieces are by far my favorite, out of all the work we have learned about. I feel that the Lamassu has so much amazing history and meaning behind them which makes it all the more fun to learn about. If I were to have a palace I would definitely want the Lamassu in front of my
I chose this particular limestone masterpiece made in Iraq in 750 BCE, for the Assyrian palace, because I felt a personal connection with the Lamassu. Growing up, my family had many statues such as the large and beautiful four seasons around the yard that tower over a human, mythical creatures hidden in the gardens and trolls from Norway hidden around the house spontaneously scaring guests. Also, as a child my favorite book was Where the Wild Things Are, The Lamassu reminds me of those creatures from the book, mythical and unique. I can imagine them coming to life. The Lamassu speaks to me in ways of comfort because of my childhood, not many terrifying thoughts come to mind when looking at pictures. I think that the …show more content…
Makes me wonder how they felt. I ask my self did the artists intentions when creating the work, work? Were the visitors terrified and intimidated by the Lamassu? Looking at pictures I did not feel terrified but I feel that in person they were over towering and terrifying showing the visitors that the palace was protected. The Lamassu made everyone know the King had importance there. All Kings used art to show their importance. I think the Lamassu does well showing this certain Kings importance and sense of protection. From my point of view, I think the Lamassu was a real …show more content…
The side view shows the Lamassu striding forward, the front view shows the Lamassu at a stalwart standing completely still, to indicate the feel that the viewer is being blocked at a forward standing or walking movement. They are enormous with glaring stares. They stand over 10 feet tall so you can imagine they could intimidate the visitors and protect the kingdom because they were meant to with their demonic forces. These pieces are by far my favorite, out of all the work we have learned about. I feel that the Lamassu has so much amazing history and meaning behind them which makes it all the more fun to learn about. If I were to have a palace I would definitely want the Lamassu in front of my