Images of Power and Authority in Art

Art has been used to portray figures of power and authority many times in history. Different cultures have different ways of portraying the image to have power and authority. One
example of using art to portray images of power and authority is the Victory Stele of Naram-Sin. This was made to commemorate King Naram-Sin for his defeat of Lullubi. The King stands alone at the top, taller than everyone else. This shows that he is more powerful than anyone else. The
King also wears a horned helmet that shows godliness. Celestial bodies shine upon him also showing him as a deity. His troops are lined up behind him in an orderly fashion, showing his control and also the discipline and organization of his forces. He and his army have complete
control of the subdued enemy, showing that he and his army are superior.
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