Assyria art timeline

Assyria

By TristianEmiliano18
  • Winged human-headed bull (lamassu or shedu), 721–705 B.C.E. (reign of Sargon II, Neo-Assyrian Period, Khorsabad, ancient Dur Sharrukin, Assyria, Iraq), gypseous alabaster, 4.20 x 4.36 x 0.97 m, excavated by P.-E. Botta 1843–44 (Musée du Louvre, Paris;

    Winged human-headed bull (lamassu or shedu), 721–705 B.C.E. (reign of Sargon II, Neo-Assyrian Period, Khorsabad, ancient Dur Sharrukin, Assyria, Iraq), gypseous alabaster, 4.20 x 4.36 x 0.97 m, excavated by P.-E. Botta 1843–44 (Musée du Louvre, Paris;

    They were the city gates guardians/protectors. The Lamassu were these winged bull creatures with the face of men. They represent strength and power, their appearance is a big factor in conveying that. They have 5 legs and from the front view its meant to look like they're standing still, but from a side view they look like they're walking. Due to this some themes conveyed are the mind and its almost like an optical illusion, and power through the Lamassu's appearance.
  • Reliefs of the Battle of Til Tuba (Battle of the River Ulai) Unrecorded artist, 660–650 B.C.E. Asia / West Asia / Iraq

    Reliefs of the Battle of Til Tuba (Battle of the River Ulai) Unrecorded artist, 660–650 B.C.E. Asia / West Asia / Iraq

    The carvings depict the battle scenes of Assyria and Elam. It shows Assyrians dominating the Elamites. We see themes such as weapons, and also technology, power, and glory through the Assyrian army. They're more equipped, better equipped. They have spears, bow and arrows, and we just see them standing over the conquered Elamites.