The power and authority of a person or group of people was very important theme in Ancient Art. Power could be displayed in many methods. Changing the image of the body in size, beauty, youthfulness, and physique were propaganda tactics used. The way a person was shown was also important. The pose, location, and apparel of the person being idealized have significance to the power being displayed. The setting and subject matter of the work also convey power. The works The Standard of Ur, The Victory Stele of Naram-Sin, and The Triumph of Shapur over Valerian use these tactics to convey power and authority.

The Standard of Ur is from the Ur about 2700 B.C.E. In the war side of the work, the King is in the center of the uppermost register. He is above all other people and is the center of attention. He is also...