Abstract

The rosette, an important motif in Ancient Near Eastern art, saw extensive use during the Neo-Assyrian period. Various types of rosettes were arranged in different configurations and embedded within diverse contexts, creating interconnected meanings through their formal similarities. As an integral element of the official artistic system, these motifs functioned as symbolic representations closely tied to the ideology of the Neo-Assyrian Empire. Therefore, this lecture seeks to explore the possible reasons behind this artistic phenomenon from the perspective of political theology.

Speaker Bio

Kai HUANG is a Ph.D. candidate at the School of Art, Peking University, specializing in Ancient Near Eastern art history. His current research focuses on the palace reliefs of the Neo-Assyrian period.

Event Information

• Free and open to public
• March 14th (Friday)
• 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET
• CAMLab Cave, Lower Level, 485 Broadway, Harvard University

Please note

Reservation is required and space is limited to 20 people.
This event is in Mandarin Chinese.