Near Eastern Sculpture - AP Art History
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What was the function of The Stele of Hammurabi?
What was the function of The Stele of Hammurabi?
The Stele of Hammurabi lists out a code of laws for the people of Babylon to follow. There are over 300 law entries written out in the work.
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The Stele of Hammurabi lists out a code of laws for the people of Babylon to follow. There are over 300 law entries written out in the work.
Image is in the public domain, accessed through Wikipedia Media Commons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code\_of\_Hammurabi#/media/File:Milkau\_Oberer\_Teil\_der\_Stele\_mit\_dem\_Text\_von\_Hammurapis\_Gesetzescode\_369-2.png
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What is this object called?
What is this object called?
This is a stele, or a stone slab used as a site marker. This particular one (The Stele of Hammurabi) was put in a centralized meeting spot in town so that all could read its message.
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This is a stele, or a stone slab used as a site marker. This particular one (The Stele of Hammurabi) was put in a centralized meeting spot in town so that all could read its message.
Image in the public domain, accessed through Wikipedia Media Commons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code\_of\_Hammurabi#/media/File:Milkau\_Oberer\_Teil\_der\_Stele\_mit\_dem\_Text\_von\_Hammurapis\_Gesetzescode\_369-2.png
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Who are the two people depicted in The Stele of Hammurabi?
Who are the two people depicted in The Stele of Hammurabi?
Depicted in this stele are the king, Hammurabi, and the sun god, Shamash. Shamash is shown here delivering the text of the message on the stele to Hammurabi.
Depicted in this stele are the king, Hammurabi, and the sun god, Shamash. Shamash is shown here delivering the text of the message on the stele to Hammurabi.
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What culture was The Stele of Hammurabi associated with?
What culture was The Stele of Hammurabi associated with?
The Stele of Hammurabi is associated with the Babylonians, and dates back to 1792-1750 BCE.
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The Stele of Hammurabi is associated with the Babylonians, and dates back to 1792-1750 BCE.
Image is in the public domain, accessed through Wikipedia Media Commons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code\_of\_Hammurabi#/media/File:Milkau\_Oberer\_Teil\_der\_Stele\_mit\_dem\_Text\_von\_Hammurapis\_Gesetzescode\_369-2.png
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Which one of the following cannot be found in the Palette of King Narmer?
Which one of the following cannot be found in the Palette of King Narmer?
Hieratic scale is demonstrated by Narmer's overwhelming stature in comparison to the figures around him. Phonetic hieroglyphs at the center top of each side identify the name of the king. The bull symbolizes the power of the king. Many figures are portrayed in the composite pose: heads and legs are shown in profile while eyes and torsos are rendered frontally.
Hieratic scale is demonstrated by Narmer's overwhelming stature in comparison to the figures around him. Phonetic hieroglyphs at the center top of each side identify the name of the king. The bull symbolizes the power of the king. Many figures are portrayed in the composite pose: heads and legs are shown in profile while eyes and torsos are rendered frontally.
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What medium was known for producing the Egyptian Blue sculptures of Ancient Egypt?
What medium was known for producing the Egyptian Blue sculptures of Ancient Egypt?
Faience is the glazed medium that is responsible for the Egyptian Blue found in many Egyptian sculptures. Though Lapis Lazuli is known for its ultramarine color, similar to faience, it was not used often due to its scarcity.
Faience is the glazed medium that is responsible for the Egyptian Blue found in many Egyptian sculptures. Though Lapis Lazuli is known for its ultramarine color, similar to faience, it was not used often due to its scarcity.
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