Please answer the following quiestions.
a. What is this?
b. Why is this work significant?
c. How does this image express power?
d. What is the medium?
A) Probably an episode from the campaigns of Ashurnasirpal, as he drove his enemies into the Euphrates River; a battle sequence.
B) It is narrative detail that is distinct and unequaled in the Ancient Near East. Only Rome would create as complete narration as the ancient Assyrians, and this relief highlights the strength of the army and their prowess in battle.
C) It tells the story in as complete detail as possible, it is vivid and legible, and all who saw this could understand easily the content. It is a reflection of the power of Ashurnasirpal and his victory.
D) The medium is Gypsum relief.
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