statues of votive figures Flashcards
what temple were these figures found?
the square temple
what country were these figures found?
ashnunna (modern Asmar Iraq)
who made these figures?
the sumerian people
what were these figures made out of?
gypsum inlaid with shell and black limestone
when were these made?
2700 BCE
are these geometric or naturalistic?
geometric
what would they have written on them?
prayers or there names
what does votive mean?
connected to a vow, given, offered, or expressive of a desire
why are there heads tilted upwards?
to show that they are always looking upwards to there god
what would happen once the person died?
the figures would be buried under the temple still facing a stachue of the god they would worship
why are there eyes so big?
to show that they were waiting and watching for god
how were the figures found?
beneath the floor organized
why are there hands cupped?
thought to show rituals they would do
