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Comparing Memi And Sabu And The Statue Of Gudea

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This essay allows the reader the opportunity to view the comparison and contrast of two sculptures derived from the ancient times i.e. the statue of Memi and Sabu and the statue of Gudea. Sculptures were considered to be a unique way of expressing for the artist. In this piece one is able to reminisce on the cultures, history, visons and practices of persons from the ancient times.
The sculptures were important to the people because it helped tell stories along with all their accomplishments in that era. According to Rogers, L (n.d), Sculptures, an artistic form in which hard or plastic metals are worked into three-dimensional art objects. An enormous variety of media may be used, including clay, way, stone, metal, fabric, glass, wood, plaster, rubber and random found objects. All these materials were able to take the shape or form of the object that the artist intends it to be. …show more content…

The sculpture was made in the year 2575- 2465 B.C and the material used to create it was limestone paint. The statue depicts a pair i.e. husband and wife made in ancient Egypt where it was built in a temple and was placed in a nonroyal tomb. However the statue contains an inscription where by Memi and Sabu are referred to as Royal Acquaintance. Temples in Egypt were made as a resting place for divinities. The Egyptians believed that spirit of the deceased could reside in the statues. Gift and food items were placed in the temple and represented offerings for the

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