Assyrian

Question 1

Timeline of Assyria

Answer 1

1100-612 BC

Question 2

Main arts of Assyria Period

Answer 2

King Assurnasirpal II Hunting lions
and
Winged Bull

Question 3

What is the composition of King Assurnasirpal II hunting lions?

Answer 3

King Assurnasirpal can be seen firing a bow towards a lion while being on top of a chariot driven by horses.

Question 4

What metaphor does King Assurnasirpal II hunting lions create?

Answer 4

It gives off the metaphor of King Assurnasirpal II being fearless and asserting dominance against his enemies.

Question 5

What creates 3d space?

Answer 5

The placement of the horses in the relief makes a three-dimensional illusion.

Question 6

What is the Winged bull?

Answer 6

The winged bull is a Assyrian sculpture of a Lamassu.

Question 7

What is a Lamassu?

Answer 7

A Lamassu is a hybrid animal that guards palace entrances.

Question 8

What Lamassu is the Winged bull?

Answer 8

The winged bull is a figure of the body and legs of a bull with a human head. It has also been given wings.