Ancient Near Eastern Art

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  • Akkad Art
    5500 BCE

    Akkad Art

  • Sumerian Art
    5500 BCE

    Sumerian Art

    Sumerian Votive Figures are made out of gypsum, limestone, and shell. They vary in height between 12-20 inches. These figures are a representation of worship and reflect a deeply religious society. The enlargement of the eyes reflect the constant attention they had for the gods.
  • Period: 3500 BCE to 3000 BCE

    Sumerian Mask of Warka

    Citation: Choudhury Roy, Indrajit. " The Mask Of Warka: A Timeless Gaze Into Mesapotamian Civilisation." Indroyc.com, 18 May, 2023, https://indroyc.com/2023/05/18/the-mask-of-warka/
  • Period: 2900 BCE to 2600 BCE

    Votive Figures

    Citation: Dr. Senta German, "Standing Male Worshipper (Tell Asmar)," in Smarthistory, July 26, 2023, accessed September 20, 2025, https://smarthistory.org/standing-male-worshipper-from-the-square-temple-at-eshnunna-tell-asmar/
  • Period: 2334 BCE to 2279 BCE

    Head of Akkadian Ruler Sargon the Great

  • Sumerian Mask of Warka

    Sumerian Mask of Warka

    The Sumerian Mask of Warka was carved from Marble and it is 7" in height. The mask represents a deity, Ianna, making it a religious symbol. It is one of the earliest representations of the human face in Art.