This course on Ancient Near Eastern Art aims to provide an overview of art and artifacts from the Fertile Crescent region. By the end of the course, learners will be able to identify and analyze key artworks such as cylinder seals, ziggurats, votive figures, and steles. The course covers various artistic techniques and materials used in the creation of these artworks, including the lost-wax casting method. The teaching method includes lectures and visual presentations. This course is intended for art history enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in ancient civilizations and art.
Overview
Syllabus
THE FERTILE CRESCENT
CUNEIFORM
WALLS AND TOWER OF JERICHO
ZIGGURATS AT UR AND URUK
ZIGGURAT WHITE TEMPLE AT URUK
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ZIGGURAT WHITE TEMPLE
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ZIGGURAT OF UR
VOTIVE FIGURES
WARKA VASE
CITY OF AIN GHAZAL
PALEOLITHIC VS NEOLITHIC SCULPTURE
CYLINDER SEALS
BULL HEADED HARP
HEAD OF AN AKKADIAN RULER
LOST-WAX CASTING METHOD
GUDEA OF LAGASH
STELE OF HAMMURABI
ASHURBANIPAL HUNTING LIONS
ASHURBANIPAL AND HIS QUEEN
HUMAN-HEADED WINGED LION
PERSEPOLIS
Taught by
Dave's Art History Classes
