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TIMELINE SUMMARIZING THE KEY IDEASÂ
SOURCES
*including PDFs if not stated w/in article were collected from:
Nici, John. Barron's AP Art History, 6th Ed. Kaplan North America, 2023.
Kleiner, Fred. Gardner's Art Through the Ages, 15th Ed. Cengage Learning, 2016.
DeWitte, Debra, et al. Gateways to Art, 2nd Ed. Thames & Hudson, 2015.
CONTENT AREA AT A GLANCE
SUMERIAN, BABYLONIAN, ASSYRIAN, & PERSIAN
Theories & Interpretations
artistic expression was influenced by a ruler's ability to control growing civilization and implementing governing laws
kings needed approval or divine blessing from deities as organized religions took root
Narrative scenes are dominate, focusing on religious ceremonies and/or societal hierarchy
seeing a shift in art expressing military victories too as many empires fell and/or rose
introduction of monumental complexes showcasing a empire's wealth, power, and strength
gods of Mesopotamia .pdf
OVERVIEW RESOURCES OF THE CONTENT AREA
ARTICLES & SITES
SmartHistory Book
Ancient Near East
PRESENTATIONS & OUTLINES
G5-Ancient Mesopotamia.pptxAncient Mesopotamia.pdfMesopotamia at a glance.pdf
LEARN ABOUT EACH CULTURE/ ARTISTIC ASSOCIATION
SUMERIAN
Specific Works
BABYLONIAN
Specific Works
Code of Hammurabi
Hammurabi law.pdfASSYRIAN
Specific Works
Lamassu from the citadel of Sargon II
Lammassu.pdfPERSIAN (also known as the Achaemenid Empire)
Specific Works
Audience Hall of Darius & Xerxes, Persepolis
audience hall.pdfPage updated
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