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Assyrian Art

Title: Assyrian Art
Category: /Arts & Humanities
Details: Words: 1106 | Pages: 4 (approximately 235 words/page)
Assyrian Art
The reliefs from the palace of King Assurnasirpal II at Nimrud play an important role in portraying the power and importance of the Assyrian king. These reliefs are similar to other Assyrian reliefs in terms of their purpose; however, there is a contrast in the methods used to glorify the king. By examining such factors as style, iconography and historical significance, we find many similarities and differences between the "ceremonial" reliefs and the more common …showed first 75 words of 1106 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 1106 total…and importance of the king. While an Assyrian king's power can be depicted is a war-like manner by his military might, we learn that "ceremonial" reliefs are also effective by placing the king in relation to gods. The power and importance of the king is shown through a peaceful manner that highly contrasts the scenes of death and fighting found in such reliefs as the lion hunt of Assurbanipal and the battle scene of Assurnasirpal.

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