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Kei, Can you elaborate and talk more about the piece you used as an example? I dont know if I can agree with your last statement, many individuals were born into their rank in society, it was not necessarily a fair or just system. As you will see in other units we study, many of the rulers were not suited to have such a position.
Even given a reason for their place in the social structure, many were born into their social class and had no way of changing that. When you mention that there is a divine component that might bring ease to those in the lower classes, can you give some examples? Maybe this can be seen in some of the works we have studied.
Great post, it is important to note the difference in size and scale and how that relates to social status. Even the size of a grand space can communicate wealth and power.
Yes, great discussion here. It is very important to take note of how the dead were treated, this tells us a lot about the social structures of this and many other civilizations.
Lacey, Yes! Great examples, I like how you point out that some of these pieces were not necessarily to pay homage but to boost the ego of the ruler. I feel like throughout history we see examples of this, when rulers have works made for this very purpose.
I agree! It is interesting that you guys picked up on that quote, can you elaborate a bit more and maybe provide an example to back up your point.
Great example and discussion on symbolism. I am glad that you guys are taking note of the subtle differences in scale and placement that indicates the stratified social structures that were so predominant during this time period and civilization.
I agree with Gabe, your post is a great outline of the basic social structure, but how can this be linked to the visual record left behind? Give examples to support your post.
