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Ancient Near East Study Guide Key Words and Terms temple complexes ziggurat registers votive figure high relief column gold leaf cuneiform pictographs low relief incised stylized palace complex base capital inlay stylus groundline cylinder seals stylization glazed grid apadama lamassu Key Concepts The dawn of civilization The reasons behind the move from nomadic hunting and gathering to sedentary farming and permanent dwellings are discussed in conjunction with the material on the art of the Near Patronage Patronage is a basic concept that students will encounter many times during the year. It is frequently a part of the AP* exam essay questions. The symbolic language of art Learning to interpret the meaning of works of art such as the Stele of Naramsin is a first step in understanding how ancient artists used symbolism and symbolic representations to get their meaning across to contemporary viewers of their works. Deciphering these symbols is a large part of the work of art historians. Art and religion Intertwined with issues of patronage and symbolism, the meeting of art and religion is another basic concept that students will be investigating throughout the year. Here are some things to review while studying the power point. Know that Mesopotamia was located in present day Iraq. Why call the land between the Tigris and the Euphrates the Fertile Crescent? Describe evolution from farm, to city to city state to empire. What effect did population density have on society? What are social hierarchies? How did organized religion play a role in Ancient Near Eastern cultures? Why was Mesopotamia often the scene of warfare? Be able to list the various Mesopotamian cultures in chronological order. Be aware of the long period of Sumerian control of Mesopotamia. Be familiar with cuneiform writing. Understand the use of registers, ground lines and hieratic relationships in art. Be aware of change in style with the Assyrians, more action oriented not so static. Know that the Persians were from present day Iran. Be aware of the dramatic change in thinking from Paleolithic man focused on survival and Mesopotamian man focused on creating an empire. Flashcard List Be sure to know the culture for each piece. Sumerian, Ziggurat of Ur Sumerian, Votive Figures Sumerian Standard of Ur Akkadian, Stele of Naramsin Gudea of Lagash Babylonian, Stele of Hammurabi Assyrian, Assurnasirpal II Killing Lions Neo Babylon, Ishtar Gate Persian, Paying Tribute to King Darius Persian, Peresoplolis Persian, Audience Hall of Darius and Xerxes