A Companion to Ancient Near Eastern Art

Description

A Companion to Ancient Near Eastern Art is a comprehensive guide to the art of the ancient Near East. It covers the art of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia, Syria, Palestine, and Iran from the Neolithic period to the Achaemenid period. The book is written by a team of leading scholars in the field and is richly illustrated with over 500 images. It is an essential resource for students and scholars of ancient Near Eastern art and archaeology. The book is divided into three parts: The first part provides an overview of the history and culture of the ancient Near East. The second part discusses the different types of art produced in the ancient Near East, including architecture, sculpture, painting, and metalwork. The third part examines the different themes and motifs that appear in ancient Near Eastern art.