Battle of Kuska

Geometry seems to be a very strong element in this piece. What I first saw was one focal point of the image, the mounted, masked warrior, with the sun illuminating his headdress; a wonderful highlight in the piece. My eyes soon trailed down the shaft of his spear, to his enemy being dragged from his own mount. Even mid-fall, his sword is pointed at the man who has just defeated him. But more importantly are his helmeted brothers in arms, who have leveled their weapons and are ready to strike. The true focal point, we see, is the head of his mount, screeching a battle cry. This emphasizes the animalistic, brutish nature of battle.