Ancient Near Eastern Art

By Jacoblms_
  • Period: 5500 BCE to 330 BCE

    Ancient Near Eastern Art

    Ancient Near Eastern Art is the development of artistic traditions that happened in during 5500 BCE to 330 BCE. In this type of art we can see many reoccurring themes of religion and politics, reinforcing the emphasis on authority during this time period. We can see many sculptures of kings, gods, and even mythological being during this era of art.
  • Unknown Artist (from Mari, Mesopotamia), The investiture of Zimri-Lim, 1775 BCE, painted mural, 7 ft x 5.7 ft, Louvre Museum, Paris
    1775 BCE

    Unknown Artist (from Mari, Mesopotamia), The investiture of Zimri-Lim, 1775 BCE, painted mural, 7 ft x 5.7 ft, Louvre Museum, Paris

    The Investiture of Zimri-Lim (c. 1775 BCE) displays beliefs of divine authority that was held within the Mesopotamian civilization, meaning that their political rulers positions were legitimized through the favor of the gods. The artwork shows the king receiving power from a goddess, it highlights how the concepts of religion and politics were united.
  • Unknown Artist (from Susa, Iran), Statue of Queen Napir-ASU, 1340 BCE, bronze and copper, 129 cm tall, Louvre Museum, Paris.
    1340 BCE

    Unknown Artist (from Susa, Iran), Statue of Queen Napir-ASU, 1340 BCE, bronze and copper, 129 cm tall, Louvre Museum, Paris.

    The Statue of Queen Napier-Asu (c. 1340 BCE) is an embodiment of the power of political authority for the time, the statue had a bronze core weighing in at over 1,700 kg, reflecting the persistence of the royal power in the Elamite society. The durability and the posture of the statue highlights everlasting stability along with the concept of the divine right to rule for political leaders during this time period.