Art Final- Mesopotamia Art Flashcards
(5 cards)
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Stele
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An upright slab bearing sculpted or painted designs or inscriptions
1
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Ziggurat
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- Sumerians
- huge mountains of earth faced with mud bricks and fried brick
- temples, center of spiritual life and city
2
Q
Characteristics
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- human animal composets
- first metal work
- useful purpose
3
Q
Cuneiform
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Wedge shaped
4
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Cylinder seal
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Carved stone about an inch, roll over clay and leaves an imprint
