Naram-Sin In Akkadian Culture

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According to both of the articles, the Akkadian period was a time of great change within the ancienter Sumerian region. The Akkadian period was a time of social change with elegant artworks that had strong ideological statements. This due to the unified political structure that the Akkadian Empire had under one emperor (Sargon is accredited to be the first ‘emperor’). A prime example of artwork caring strong ideological statements would be the Stela of Naram-Sin (the grandson of Sargon). This Stela was not only created to commemorate and communicate the victory and military power of the Naram-Sin but also had underlying sexual and rhetorical ideologies. Also, it served as a public monument for viewers to relate to the sexuality and the power of Naram-Sin.
First, the article notes that Naram-Sin’s body is perfect, with well-rounded buttocks, muscled calves, an elegantly arched back, and a luxuriant beard. These specific attributes were to convey to the Mesopotamian people that Naram-Sin was first, formed by the gods because of his perfect body (there were parallels drawn between Naram-Sin and Gilgamesh, both of whom stated that they were the formed perfectly …show more content…
However, it served as a piece to be viewed by the people so that they could be in a state of “awe.” The Stela displayed the military power of Naram-Sin’s army, which brought the viewer a sense of “protection” and “provision.” Additionally, it brought the viewer a sense of “(im) pregnant” because of the sexual allure of the ruler’s body. Therefore, with the unification of these three aspects on the monument, it reveals the culture and glorifies the people as well, sort of like
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