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Buddhist art

Non Western Art Summary

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Non Western Art Ancient Near Eastern Art SABHAP: (Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, Hittite, Assyrian, Persian) Ziggurats Invention if writing: ziggurats Often used hierarchy of scale Primary Focus Sumerian: worship Gods & power Akkadian: deification of the king Babylonian: focus on law and rules, protection Hittite: - (impressive buildings), no primary focus indicated Assyrian: influence rule of king Persian: glorify country & ruler Major works: Sumerian: Standard of Ur, Soundbox of a Lyre, Gudea Akkadian: Victory Stele of Naram-Sin Babylonian: Stele of Hammurabi Hittite: Lion Gate Assyrian: Lamassu, Lion Hunt Persian: Palace at Persepolis Egyptian Art Separated into three periods: Old Kingdom (2575-2134) Middle Kingdom (2040-1640) New Kingdom (1550-1070)
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