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Mesopotamian Art

Mesopotamian Art. Mesopotamian art* Historical Background* Mesopotamia Civilization / 9000 - 500 B.C*. Mesopotamia means “land between the rivers” in Greek language.(Tigris & Euphrates rivers)* Inventions during this time period:* Written language : cuneiform script*

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Mesopotamian Art

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  1. Mesopotamian Art

  2. Mesopotamian art*Historical Background*Mesopotamia Civilization / 9000 - 500 B.C* Mesopotamiameans “land between the rivers” in Greek language.(Tigris & Euphrates rivers)* Inventions during this time period:* Written language: cuneiform script* the oldest recorded stories in the world: Gilgamesh* the first written set of laws: Hammurabi's Code of Laws* the concept of money* seals and stamps; were used to mark personal property.*

  3. Mesopotamian art Characteristics* • Mesopotamian art and architecture were produced by the diverse peoples who occupied the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers from about 3500 to 539 BC. * • God and rulers become central to the creation of art.*

  4. Depiction of figures* • The most important people were made the tallest. In the same vein, a beard on a figure signified a man in a powerful position.*

  5. Sculptures (Cylindrical, Low relief )* • Cylindrical Sculptures are typically based on cones and cylindersFaces are dominated by very large eyes* • Stone slabs carved with low reliefs were displayed on the walls in the votive part of the shrine.*

  6. Architectures* Ziggurats* • Ziggurats are huge "stepped" structures, a form of pyramidal towers.* • Ziggurats are temple towers.* Audience Hall* • Alexander the Great and his troops accidentally torched during a wild banquet in celebration of their victory over the Persians.*

  7. Artifacts • Metal works (Bronze, iron, gold)* • Glass works (vase)*

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