Essay - Men are the Focal Point in the Sculpture, Darius and...

Men are the focal point in the sculpture, Darius and Xerxes Receiv*****g Tribute. Darius is raised on a higher level th*****n his subjects are. He appears taller than the others, even while sitting. There is a direct order in the status of ***** men who ***** coming to pay tribute to him. His most important guests are in front ***** the l*****e. The *****ast important ***** are at the rear. He is holding his staff in his right h*****, the sign of a ruler. Darius felt th***** he was all power and "...k*****g of ***** earth" (Ancient Mesopotamia).

T***** Persians *****ed ***** from conquered cities to bring gifts to the Persian ruler, ***** theme of the sculpture. This sculpture was found in ***** Apadana, one of the most impressive build*****gs in the area. The building is decorated with several depictions ***** nobles and ***** carrying gifts to the king. ***** ***** often included goblets or weapons made out of precious materials (Persepolis).

Darius and Xerxes are al***** treated as equal in ***** sculpture. Xerxes' status is known because he ***** seated. His son st*****s behind *****. Both men ***** bearded, which gener*****y symbolized wisdom. In fact, the two men look almost identical. It ***** that hairstyle and dress are the only distinguishing aspects between ***** *****. The bodies of the men depicted are in block shapes, which are consistent through***** the piece. The Persians created works out of substances that could be easily carried, and borrowed the style ***** the sculpture from o*****r cultures (Art 101). Darius and Xerxes Receiving Tribute is constructed out of limestone. This figure was located in a st*****irway in a large complex ***** was built by Darius ***** completed by Xerxes. The ***** stands a m*****ssive 8 feet tall. The *****s in the piece have depth. Spacing *****tween ***** figures appears even. The sculpture highlights thin lines, which create a three dimensional effect in the subjects' *****. ***** lines are ra*****r angular, not curvy or flowing. However, they give the dress a draping *****. The King's opulence is evident by the layers of clothing he wears. ***** and his son's clothing are ***** opposite ***** the simple and humble garb w*****n by those who pay them tribute. ***** subjects have similar features. Only one of the ***** is wearing a crown, making it clear that even a king must bow *****nd worship Darius.

Women are the focal point in the Offering to Isis, ***** in the tomb of Nefertari. The Queen is offer*****g valuables to two goddesses. Images depicting mythology were prevalent during the period in which t***** piece was constructed. This image is clearly one-dimensional. *****, vibrant colors are used instead of the natural limes*****ne coloring in ********** sculpture. The wealth associated ***** ***** is demonstrated in the gold jewelry around her neck and in her hair. Like ***** Darius piece, the characters resemble each ot*****, except for *****ir *****. ***** shapes of the faces are styled almost identically in ***** two pieces. B*****h