The Formal Diversity of Deities' Images in Ancient Iraqi Art
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Abstract:This research focuses on studying "The Formal Diversity of Deities' Images in Ancient Iraqi Art." It consists of four chapters. The first chapter addresses the research problem, its significance, objectives, scope, and defines the key terms used in the study.The research problem revolves around the depiction of the goddess (as an ancient cosmic phenomenon) in ancient Iraqi art and the various factors that led to the transformation of this image and its religious and mythical aspects into different conceptual and structural formations in ancient Iraqi art, in Sumer, Akkad, Assyria, and Babylon. Thus, the study investigates the evolution of the deity's image as a sacred model in ancient Iraqi art, opening up broad horizons for knowledge and raising crucial questions about the deity's image and how it evolved from one era to another. The researcher found a necessary need for this study, as the topic has not been extensively addressed and studied, resulting in a knowledge gap in this field.The aim of the research is to explore the formal diversity of deities' images in ancient Iraqi art and highlight the importance of the study as a launchpad for new knowledge within the realm of ancient Iraqi art. It enables scholars, art enthusiasts, and those interested in this field to delve into the subject of the deity and how its image evolved throughout the stages of civilization in ancient Iraq. Regarding the research boundaries, the study specifically focuses on the deity's image in ancient Iraqi art through sculptural representations, including statues, votive plaques, and cylinder seals from the period of the Uruk and Hammurabi dynasties until the end of the ancient Assyrian era (3500 BCE - 612 BCE), found in the Iraqi Museum and depicted in books and magazines.The second chapter provides the theoretical framework and previous studies. It consists of two sections: the first section examines mythical and religious beliefs, while the second section examines the deity's image in ancient Iraqi art.The third chapter discusses the research methodology, including research community, research samples, research instrument, research approach (mathematical and statistical methods), and the samples used.The fourth chapter presents the results, conclusions, recommendations, and suggestions.
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