Art History I -week 2 by Carla S Wallace

Watch the video and give an answer to one of the following:

cwallace7 — 2015-10-02 15:29:00 UTC

What might have been a purpose or use for the Standard of Ur?

What is specialization? Why is it important for the development of civilization?

What is your favorite image from the standard?

Watch the video and give an answer to one the following:

cwallace7 — 2015-10-02 15:36:23 UTC

Name one other creation of King Nebuchadnezzar:

What is the meaning or symbolism of the lions?

What is the significance of the color of the Ishtar gate?

Brianna Kazmierzak

briannakaz — 2016-01-12 22:41:47 UTC

I think the Standard of Ur could have been created simply to share the story of war. So much detail was put into the mosaic, making it quite eye capturing. Perhaps it was created for the king, presenting him with something that demonstrates his power.

Brianna Kazmierzak

briannakaz — 2016-01-12 22:59:46 UTC

Ishtar Gate:

Lions possess power in the wild; they are kings of the jungle. With this idea in mind, Nebuchadnezzar used the lions as a symbol of his power. He had pride in himself. The snarl the lions have could also represent the strength and fearlessness Nebuchadnezzar had. It sends the idea to people that he is completely in control.

Amy Hill

2016-01-12 23:34:36 UTC

A standard is a flag brought into battle. one excavator hypothesized that the standard was originally on a pole. One side is peace and the other side is warfare. It clearly goes into detail of showing a city evolving. King, labors, soldiers, trading with other cities. It could have been a symbol for the city. Some thought it could be a sound box for a musical instrument. The fact is, they don't really know.

Ishtar Gate..

The lions are symbolic of Ishtar. Ishtar was a babylonian goddess of fertility, love, war, and sex. The Lions may also represent Pride, Power, The rule of Nebuchadnezzar

Taylor Bieschke

t_m_bieschke — 2016-01-14 03:47:02 UTC

My favorite image on the Standard of Ur is the horse and chariot. I like the way it shows the horse gaining speed even in a still image.

The symbolism in the lions on the gate is a way of showing one of the gods that was worshiped in Babylon. It may have also been a warning to anyone entering the gate. Nebuchadnezzar was known for feeding people to lions if they break the law.

Halie Vertrees/Ishtar Gate

2016-01-14 14:09:52 UTC

The gateway was completely covered with beautiful colored bricks. Tiles of glorious blue surrounded the bright yellow and brown animals. In front of the gateway outside the city was a road with walls decorated with reliefs of lions and glazed yellow tiles. The significance in the lions are supposed to be vicious but still portrayed along the walls with grace. ts reliefs of dragons and bulls symbolized the gods Marduk and Adad.

Miranda Phillip

2016-01-17 21:50:32 UTC

The Standard of Ur has been hypothesized to be a battle flag that was carried on a pole into battle, a music box, or a box that may have contained currency. I think it could've also been created just to illustrate their society & contrasts within it of peace and war. It could've been a gift to the king.

Aside from the Ishtar Gate King Nebuchadnezzar was known for reconstructing the great ziggurat in Babylon, which is possibly the source of the story of the tower of Babel from the bible.

Mariah Mahoney

2016-01-18 04:13:34 UTC

Video 1:
This specialization is the basis of global trade as few countries produce enough goods to be completely self sufficient. It is important for the development of civilization because they would be able to provide for themselves and be able to survive.

Video 2:

The front of the gate has glazed bricks with alternating rows of dragons and bulls. The beasts are furnished with yellow and brown tiles and the bricks surrounding them are blue.

Jordan Lawes

2016-01-18 19:20:12 UTC

Standard of Ur;

Since a standard is usually a flag that's carried into battle, some people believe that the Standard of Ur was also on the end of a pole and carried into battle as well. But there is no evidence to prove it.

The lions are a symbol of pride and power, and a symbol of Nebuchadnezzar's rule. They were also a symbol of Ishtar which was a Babylonian god. The lions were also made to look fierce, but also like they were under control by the king.

Stephen Broyles

2016-01-18 22:18:41 UTC

The symbolism of the lions is to present pride ,power and King Nebuchadnezzar's rule. They also represent Ishtar the goddess of war. They are meant to be intimidating and to show they are controlled by King Nebuchadnezzar for others to fear the lions but most importantly to fear the king.

The Standard of Ur is known to be a flag brought into battle and demonstrating the kings power.

Ulr/Gates

vicious7237 — 2016-01-19 04:40:53 UTC

My favorite image of the standard is the dipiction of the war. I like rendering of the chariots. I like because it is shown as a story board.

Nebuchadnezzar/ Gates

vicious7237 — 2016-01-19 04:52:38 UTC

The lions represented the Babylonian goddess Ishtar. She represented war and wisdom. the actual image of the lion seems to have embossed fur. It was also a symbol of pride for himself.

2016-01-20 01:45:32 UTC

Brittany Melford

2016-01-20 01:46:19 UTC

King Nebuchadnezzer used "lions" as a symbol for strength and power. He had such and ego, or was so into himself, that he thought of himself so much better than everyone. he wanted people to fear him. He had many lions paintings/pictures throughout his temples and houses...he was a foul man that also threw Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, in the 'firey furnance'

Jody Gillenwater

2016-01-23 13:53:10 UTC

What is the meaning or symbolism of the lions? The lions were the symbol of the goddess, Ishtar. I found a really unique description saying the all the lions faced (confronted) the visitor as he entered the city as if to warn them. As the visitor left through the gate, they were going the same direction as the visitor as if to accompany them. Seeing as Ishtar was the goddess of love and war I believe that lions were meant as a warning and as a symbol of peace.

Caitlin Wehmeyer

2016-01-27 20:01:33 UTC

One theory as to the purpose of the Standard was that it fit on a pole that was raised as soldiers went into battle. Other theories propose it could have been a sound box for a musical instrument or that it could have contained currency to pay for warfare. As it stands, one side represents a time of peace and shows what could be tradesmen and farmers with their animals.

King Nebuchadnezzar had 8 double gates formed as part of the wall around Babylon. These walls were brilliant blues and vibrant greens, colors that stood out among the arid desert lands. Normal construction used natural looking stones whereas the stones of the gates were processed with copper to make them the bright colors they were. The color of the gates is significant in the fact it showed opulence in a dry climate and the fact Nebuchadnezzar was proud and, more important, powerful.

Bayley McCary

2016-01-28 01:18:03 UTC

The Standard of Ur could have been created just to simply tell stories. Like the saying "a picture speaks a thousand words" this could easily apply to this, it tells a story of war.

The lions symbolize Ishtar, who was the Babylonian goddess of fertility, love, sex and war.

Devan Winger

dwinger1 — 2016-01-31 19:03:51 UTC

The Standard of Ur may have been used as a battle symbol much like a flag. This could have also been used as a music box cash holder or other container for maps or goods for battle. War is described on one side and the levels of society or civilization the opposite side. There are very noticeable differences in the levels with the king at the top in a larger scale. This may have been a specialized piece made in honor of the king or for good luck in battle.

Samaya Malone

2016-02-02 16:21:47 UTC

For Video 1:
The purpose of the standard of Ur could've been something that was used in the battle but some say it could've been a musical instrument or even a box with something important in it. There is no evidence so we don't really know.
Video 2:
The lions represent Ishtar, a Babylonian goddess of war, wisdom, and sexuality. They seem tamed and controlled by King N. So it makes us not only afraid of the lions but the king himself.

Brooke Corder

2016-02-07 02:26:40 UTC

Video #1

My favorite images were the horses on the war side of the standard. The horses almost looked like windup toys with the way their harnesses are depicted. I also liked how much detail that goes into all of their images. They add every little detail from the bloody wounds of the warriers to the specific clothing that distinguishes the king from the lesser nobles.

Video #2

The lions represent pride, power, and the Babylonian goddess Ishtar. Ishtar was the goddess of war, wisdom, and sexuality. The lions were raised to eye level and are nearly life size in stature. They also seemed to be controlled by the king Nebuchadnezzar. Which was intimidating and made people afraid of the king.

Theo Wilson

2016-02-17 21:15:04 UTC

Standard of Ur:
Within all the images the Standard has supplied, I find both the Ruler images fascinating. The duality of the Ruler within war and peace was something that was symbolized with the whole piece.

Ishtar: The symbolism of the lions represent pride and the Goddess Ishtar, one that represents war, wisdom, and sexuality.

Kayla Speer

2016-03-02 02:16:12 UTC

The lions represented Ishtar the Babylonian goddess of war, wisdom, and sex. They can also represent power or leadership.

Scott Major

2016-03-02 15:22:57 UTC

The Standard of Ur might have been used as a "flag" for going into battle. The excavator who found it hypothesized that it was originally on a pole and carried into battle.

Scott Major

2016-03-02 15:25:57 UTC

King N. also created, or recreated, the great ziggurat in Babylon. Which many people believe is the origin for the Tower of Bable.

CoreyAn Thomas

2016-03-02 22:05:15 UTC

Video 1:
What might have been the purpose or use for the Standard of Ur is to be a flag that is brought into battle. My favorite Image from the standard which is hard to choose between the war and the chariots used and how Royalty is displayed apart from the lower class.
Video 2:
The meaning or symbolism of the lions is power, strength, pride, and fearlessness. Which also represented the Babylonian goddess Ishtar.

James Burnett

2016-03-03 00:04:59 UTC

King Nebuchadnezzer is also responsible for building the hanging garden in babylon. it was considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, said to have looked like giant green mountains constructed of mud brick. the gardens featured tiered gardens featuring trees, shrubs, and vines. the gardens were known as a great source of pride to his people.