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Mesopotamian art and architecture - Akkadian, Reliefs, Temples: Sargon of Akkad’s (reigned c. 2334–c. 2279 bce) unification of the Sumerian city-states and creation of a first Mesopotamian empire profoundly affected the art of his people, as well as their language and political thought.
This sculpture of an unidentified Akkadian ruler (some say it is Sargon, but no one knows) is one of the most beautiful and terrifying images in all of ancient Near Eastern art. The life-sized bronze head shows in sharp geometric clarity, locks of hair, curled lips, and a wrinkled brow.
Sep 2, 2009 · Sargon of Akkad is famous as the founder of the first multi-national empire in the world, the Akkadian Empire, in ancient Mesopotamia. He is also well-known from legends that grew up around him after the fall of Akkad.
- Joshua J. Mark
- Sargon of Akkad (r. 2334-2279 BCE) was the founder of the Akkadian Empire, the first multi-national empire in world history, established in Mesopot...
- It is thought that Sargon of Akkad was able to conquer Sumer as much through propaganda as through military strength. His autobiography, The Legend...
- Sargon of Akkad died of natural causes due to old age in 2279 BCE and was succeeded by his son, Rimush, who continued the dynasty.
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Royal Portrait Head (“Head of Sargon the Great”) Artist / Origin: Unknown artist, Nineveh. Region: West Asia. Date: Akkadian Period, ca. 2300–2200 BCE. Period: 3000 BCE – 500 BCE. Material: Bronze. Medium: Sculpture. Dimensions: H: 12 in. (30.7 cm.) Location: Iraq Museum, Baghdad, Iraq.
Although little large-scale art of the period remains, a huge corpus of finely carved Akkadian seals preserves a rich iconography illustrating interactions between man and the divine world.
Apr 28, 2011 · No one knows where Akkad was located except that it rose on the western bank of the Euphrates River in ancient Mesopotamia. Who founded the Akkadian Empire? The Akkadian Empire was founded by Sargon the Great (also known as Sargon of Akkad) who ruled 2334-2279 BCE. What caused the fall of the Akkadian Empire?
Dec 6, 2023 · This sculpture of an unidentified Akkadian ruler (some say it is Sargon, but no one knows) is one of the most beautiful and terrifying images in all of ancient Near Eastern art. The life-sized bronze head shows in sharp geometric clarity, locks of hair, curled lips, and a wrinkled brow.
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