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Performance And Monumentality In The "Altar Of Tukulti-Ninurta", Stephanie Langin-Hooper
Performance And Monumentality In The "Altar Of Tukulti-Ninurta", Stephanie Langin-Hooper
Art History Research
The Ancient Near Eastern monument known as the “Altar of Tukulti-Ninurta” is traditionally analyzed as a divine symbol-socle used in the cult cella of the Ištar Temple at Aššur. This chapter – which refers to the “Altar” by its ancient term, “nemedu” – presents a re-evaluation of the monument’s archaeological context, as well as a consideration of comparative art historical evidence. Both data sets suggest that the nemedu in question was actually intended for use outside the temple doorway. Based on this understanding of the nemedu’s functional context, a more public viewership must be reconstructed for the monument, necessitating, in …
Figuring Out The Figurines Of The Ancient Near East, Stephanie Langin-Hooper
Figuring Out The Figurines Of The Ancient Near East, Stephanie Langin-Hooper
Art History Research
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