20 h 41 min, 19 avr. 2500 ans av. J.-C. - Standard of Ur
Description:
2600-2400 BCE
Shell, lapis lazuli, red limestone
Sumerian; Mesopotamia (Iraq)
• Trapezoidal box that is covered with inlaid geometric designs and figures
• Probably carried on a stick
• One side represents war and one peace
• Images shown in registers
• Hierarchal scale imagery
• War side- defeat of some enemies, marching soldiers, carts pulled by donkeys
• Peace Side- bounty of the land, animals
• Ruler of the city-state as well as their connection
Ajouté au bande de temps:
AP Art History
Kailee Keiser
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