Text, The Language of Pictures
Germany, Museum Island, Berlin, Pergamon MuseumThe Language of Pictures
The colorful array of animals depicted on stucco panels, stone reliefs and textiles is a pictorial language that needs to be learned to be understood. It continued long after the Sasanians to inspire the iconographic repertoire of Muslim and Christian art. It is also found on the Mshatta façade along the opposite wall. Today, however, 1600 years later, a 'reading aid' is required. This can be written texts or known symbols.
The ram with bands and jewel adornment in a pearl circle embodies the divine radiance, and the King of the Kings, who is sometimes also depicted with ram's horns. The Senmurw, with a dog's head and a peacock's tail, symbolises fertility, health and happiness. Silk garments with Senmurw motifs were only worn by the king.
Guinea fowl, peacock, dove and parrot emanate a positive charisma. The repetitive arrangements of these and other symbols on wall panels and reliefs multiplied the beneficial impact of the well-wishings.
Text containing the history of the language of pictures, located at the Pergamon museum
Taken on Wednesday 07th of August 2019
Device: Google
Model: Pixel 3 XL
Source: Berlin, Germany
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