Art & Architecture
Sargon
of Akkad's union of the Sumerian city-states and establishment of a
first Mesopotamian empire affected the art of his people.
The kingship reflecting artworks was unprecedented new conception in
the god-fearing world of the Sumerians.
On the other hand, architecture, however, did not influenced by the
king ship of Sargon. Extension and reconstruction of many
Sumerian temples are the examples.
1. There are two notable statues of Akkadian heads:one in stone and
other of bronze. Bronze head shows progress of art.
Life-size
bronxe or copper head of an Akkadian king, perhaps Sargon of Akkad
(2370-2316). 30cm. (Baghdad: Iraq Museum).
2. The cylinder seal produce an uninterrupted, closely woven design
Impression from the cylinder seal of Secretary Kalki. The king's
brother is followed by two officials and led by two figures, including
a soldier, which suggests a foreign expedition c. 2300B.C. British
Museum, UK.
3.
Copper casting from near Dohuk of a
seated man. Scarcity of tin in the era makes bronxe scarce, but
ther is high quality castings in copper.
4. The fragment proves improvement in design and craftsmanship.
Fragment of an Akkaian relief showing
prisoners of war. Iraq Museum, Baghdad.
5.
Inscriptions on stone bowl: A) part of
Naram-Sin of Akkad's 2254-2218 B.C.) booty from Magan (prob. Oman) b)
dedicated to Moon god Sin at Ur by daughter of later king Shulgi.
Found at Ur. British Museum, UK. The Akkadian kings followed trade
roots loot from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranian.
Baked clay head of a god from Telloh, c.
2000 B.C. Wears the triple crown of divinity. 10cm. tall. Le
Louvre, Paris.