CHAPTER TWO: THE RISE OF CIVILIZATION
THE ART OF THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST
THE ART OF THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST
On the left is a Persian relief and on the right is a Sumerian relief. Compare and
contrast them in regard to their function. What stylistic traits are similar? In which
context would these images appear? What image do you prefer and why?
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contrast them in regard to their function. What stylistic traits are similar? In which
context would these images appear? What image do you prefer and why?
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