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Compare the seated statue of Gudea with the largest Tell Asmar statue. Consider the formal elements, the iconography, and the context. |
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What elements of Mesopotamian religion can be seen in the works of art. Consider the vase from Uruk , the harp soundbox from Ur , the Law Code of Hammurabi , and the Stele of Naram-Sin . |
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Describe some of the ways in which the Mesopotamians used art for political purposes. Cite specific examples. |
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Discuss the representations of the human head in ancient Near Eastern art. Consider the Jericho Skulls, the bronze head of Sargon, the female head from Uruk, and the head of Gudea. |
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Discuss the representations of guardian figures in ancient Near Eastern art: the Boghazkoi lions and the Lamassu |
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Discuss the iconography of the lion in ancient Near Eastern art. |
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Discuss the notion of machtkunst and describe some examples of its use. |
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There are certain stylistic conventions in ancient Near Eastern art. Describe them, cite examples, and explain their function. |
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