Signs of strength and prestige in some ancient Iraqi sculptures
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https://doi.org/10.31185/lark.Vol2.Iss41.1780Keywords:
strength, glory, ancient Iraqi sculptures, importance of sculptures, heroic man, Taurus, winged gods, guardian sculptures.Abstract
The subject of this study is the signs of Power and pride in some ancient sculptures in Iraq. To shed light on the ancient Iraqi artist's products, it is about what these works are and what dimensions they carry for their artistic scenes. According to a vision of a specific theme, the ancient Iraqi sculptor inserted it, representing the phenomenon or projection of reality in artistic practice. In its artistic scenes, ancient Iraqi art contained a collection of subjects that were often self-expression of the vision and creativity of the artist, or a representation of personal characteristics in society, or was in response to the religious and political wishes of the two authorities. It is an attempt by them to express and employ topics that convey their aspirations and ideas that impose their hegemony in society, reflecting what,it enjoys a prominent and sublime position. Signs of strength and prestige were one of those topics included in the artistic sculptures.
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