Ancient Near Eastern Art

By itsEileen
  • Period: 4000 BCE to 2334 BCE

    Sumer

    Sumer (4000-2334 BCE)
    The common themes found in Sumer are agriculture and tablets that were created as a form of writing. Not only that but during these times there were administrative systems set up as well.
    These artworks on my timeline reflect examples of the creations and structure of Sumer. Smarthistory.org
  • Remains of the Anu Ziggurat | 3517–3358 BCE
    3517 BCE

    Remains of the Anu Ziggurat | 3517–3358 BCE

    Sumer example 3: Remains of the Anu Ziggurat (3517–3358) Smarthistory.org
  • Warka Vase | 3500–3000 BCE
    3500 BCE

    Warka Vase | 3500–3000 BCE

    Sumer example 1: Warka (Uruk) Vase Uruk, Late Uruk period (3500-3000 BCE) Medium: alabaster The Warka Vase is a monumental importance for relief decoration. Smarthistory.org
  • Perforated relief of Ur-Nanshe | 2550–2500
    2550 BCE

    Perforated relief of Ur-Nanshe | 2550–2500

    Sumer example 2: Perforated relief of Ur-Nanshe (2550-2500) Medium: Limestone This artwork demonstrates the chief and king of Lagash, Ur-Nanshe to help build and maintain the temple of Ningirsu.
    This artwork is representative of this period because it reveals how Sumerians used and created relief tables to encourage leadership between city-states. Smarthistory.org
  • Period: 2334 BCE to 2279 BCE

    Akkad | 2334-2218 BCE

    Akkad (2334-2218 BCE) During this time period we can find artworks on the more naturalistic side and portraiture. Smarthistory.org
  • Victory Stele of Naram-Sin | 2261-2224
    2261 BCE

    Victory Stele of Naram-Sin | 2261-2224

    Akkad example 1: The Victory Stele of Naram-Sin (2261-2224) This artwork demonstrates a confident ruler alongside legends and stories within the artwork.
  • Head of an Akkadian ruler | 2250–2200
    2250 BCE

    Head of an Akkadian ruler | 2250–2200

    Akkad example 2: Head of an Akkadian Ruler (2250-2200) Medium: Bronze The Head of an Akkadian Ruler is a life-sized artwork that shows the power and somber face of the ruler. It's a sharp geometric clarity structure. Smarthistory.org
  • Period: 1894 BCE to 539 BCE

    Babylon | 1894

    During this period, we can find relief artworks with the colors of blue-glazed brick alongside with symbols.
  • Law Code Stele of King Hammurabi | 1792–1750
    1792 BCE

    Law Code Stele of King Hammurabi | 1792–1750

    Babylon example 1: Law Code Stele Of King Hammurabi (1792-1750)
  • Human-headed winged lion (lamassu) | 883–859
    883 BCE

    Human-headed winged lion (lamassu) | 883–859

    Assyria example 1: The Human-headed winged lion (lamassu) (883–859) These works of art are used to protect and support important entry ways to Assyrians doorways.
  • Period: 883 BCE to 609 BCE

    Assyria | 1900 BCE

    Assyria (1900-600 BCE) The Assyria is mainly know for its palaces will wall reliefs of royal hunts, battels and creatures.
  • Enemies Crossing the Euphrates to Escape Assyrian Archers | 875-860
    875 BCE

    Enemies Crossing the Euphrates to Escape Assyrian Archers | 875-860

    Assyria example 2: Enemies Crossing the Euphrates to Escape Assyrian Archers (875-860)
  • Assurbanipal & his Queen in the Garden | 645-635
    645 BCE

    Assurbanipal & his Queen in the Garden | 645-635

    Assyria example 3: Assurbanipal his Queen in the Garden (645-635 BCE) Neo-Assyrian,
    Technique: Craved
    Dimensions: Length: 56.50 centimeters
    (Object dims = D-15 /L-56.5/ W-139.5)
    Width: 139.70 centimeters
    Depth: 15.24 centimeters This artwork is an example of the use of reliefs to demonstrate culture between the community. Not only that but the relief visualizes the systems set up.
  • Period: 550 BCE to 330 BCE

    Persian Empire 490 B.C.E.

    The Persian Empire contains works of art such as grand palaces and monumental sculptures.
  • Apadana |520- 465
    520 BCE

    Apadana |520- 465

    Persia example 3: The Apadana (520- 465) decorates the monumental stairways on the north and east side. Paying tribute to the king.
    This artwork shows dedication towards its aesthetic purposes and process for its palace.
  • East Stairway | 520-465 BCE
    520 BCE

    East Stairway | 520-465 BCE

    Persia example 2: East Stairway | 520-465 BCE This artwork contains monumental sculptures.
  • Bull Capital from Persepolis | 520–465
    520 BCE

    Bull Capital from Persepolis | 520–465

    Persia example 2: The Bull Capital from Persepolis (520–465) This artwork is a column structure of a twin-headed bull. These animals as well as lions, eagles are a form of royal authority and kingship. This artwork is representative of its period due to using a blend of influences of animals for its structures.
    (smarthistory.org)