Ancient Near Eastern Art - Neo-Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Persian
Review of Key Works of Ancient Near Eastern (Mesopotamian) Art from the Neo-Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian, and Achaemenid Persian Periods Ziggurat at Ur: 0:37-2:03 Seated Statue of Gudea: 2:04-3:52 Stele with the Law Code of Hammurabi: 4:25-6:45 Citadel of Sargon II at Dur-Sharrukin (modern Khorsabad): 7:27-8:36 Lamassu from the Citadel of Sargon II: 8:36-9:10 Ashurbanipal hunting Lions: 9:10-10:46 Persepolis: 11:35-12:35 Darius and Xerxes giving audience, Persepolis: 12:35-13:32 Affiliate Links: Gardner’s Art Through the Ages (Complete): https://amzn.to/3BbqUxb Gardner’s Art Through the Ages, Global, Vol. 1 : https://amzn.to/3Uzuzf2 Researching an art historical topic or period? Here are some book ideas: https://www.amazon.com/shop/arthistor... Links are affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission without additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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