Seated Gudea holding Temple Plan, known as “Architect with Plan,” c. 2100 B.C.E. (Neo-Sumerian/Ur III period), from Girsu (modern Telloh, Iraq), diorite, 93 x 41 x 61 cm (Musée du Louvre, Paris) Shown with an architectural plan in his lap, this prince constructed temples to the gods and likenesses of himself.

This sculpture belongs to a series of diorite statues commissioned by Gudea, who devoted his energies to rebuilding the great temples of Lagash and installing statues of himself in them. Many inscribed with his name and divine dedications survive.

2022年8月21日 · Video 7.3.1.1 7.3.1. 1: Seated Gudea holding Temple Plan, known as “Architect with Plan,” c. 2100 B.C.E. (Neo-Sumerian/Ur III period), from Girsu (modern Telloh, Iraq), diorite, 93 x 41 x 61 cm (Musée du Louvre, Paris)

Description: This seated statue of the city governor bears the longest inscription on a statue from the time of Gudea. The text is dedicated to the Ningirsu. Gudea appears in the guise of an architect, laying out the outline of the Ningirsu's temple Eninnu in Girsu. The plan is already drawn onto the tablet on his lap.

Approximately twenty-seven statues of Gudea have been found in southern Mesopotamia. Gudea was a ruler of the state of Lagash between c. 2144 BC and 2124 BC, and the statues demonstrate a very sophisticated level of craftsmanship for that time. The known statues have been named by archaeologists as "A" to "Z" and "AA".

ancient and classical art, sculpture. Unknown artist, “Seated statue of Gudea holding temple plan,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed January 27, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/34880.

2017年10月25日 · Seated Gudea holding temple plan, known as "Architect with Plan," c. 2100 B.C.E. (Neo-Sumerian/Ur III period), from Girsu (modern Telloh, Iraq), diorite, 93 x 41 x 61 cm (Musée du...

e. Statue Inscriptions 3. Conclusions C. The Imagery 1. Anthropomorphic Figures a. The Statues Representing Gudea b. The Basket Carrier c. The Kneeling God Holding a Peg d. The Goddess with Overflowing Vases 2. Animals and Hybrid Creatures a. Lions b. Bulls c. The Human-Faced Bison d. Serpents and Serpent-Dragons 3. Narrative Scenes a ...

Statue of Gudea / Architect with his Plan;Seated Statue of Gudea Holding Temple Plan / Plan of the Eninnu precinct / Neo-Sumerian, 2nd Dynasty of Lagash; Creation date: ca. 2100 BCE

Seated Statue of Gudea Holding Temple Plan Object Date: ca. 2100 BCE (creation) Location: Girsu (H), Syria - (Original Site); Paris, France - Musee du Louvre, (Current / Repository) Object Type: sculpture; sculpture; statues Measurement: 29 in high Material: Dirorite Technique: carving Style Period: Near East (ancient) - Neo-Sumerian ...