HUM 145 Lecture 2: Painting and art in Mesopotamia
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Art in mesopotamia refers exactly to the artistic expressions that arose in the cultures that were on the banks of the tigris and euphrates rivers. Mesopotamian art is a tradition that dates back to around 4000 years ago, and is characterized. Mainly because it was created and maintained by the various invading peoples. All of these civilizations made great contributions to ancient art until the conquest of the persians, which took place in the 6th century b. c. Among the groups that were controlling the region, we find the. Sumerians, the akkadians, the babylonians and the assyrians. One of the most relevant aspects of mesopotamian art is that it not only occurred in that area, but also spread to neighboring towns, having great importance and artistic influence for other civilizations. Before talking more deeply about art in mesopotamia, it is advisable to make a brief and very specific tour of the history of its civilizations and culture.
