Gods And Kings The Art History Of Mesopotamia And Arabia

What you'll learn
Students will be able to identify objects, sites, and major characteristics of Art History from ancient Mesopotamian and Arabian contexts.
Recognize major works of art from this time period.
Gain an appreciation of Sumerian, Sabaean, Akkadian civilizations and more!
Learn about the first writing system used in human history.
Requirements
There is something for both beginners and specialists alike in this lecture; curiosity, an open mind, and an appreciation for art and history are the only requisites.
Description
In most Art History surveys, the earliest advanced civilizations which appeared in the region called Mesopotamia (between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in modern-day Iraq) produced significant artwork which would set the tone for the history of art, literature, legal theory, and many aspects still-relevent in modern society. However, while these powerful kingdoms are well-studied by every student in an Art History 101 class, at the same time in Arabia, an analogous history was unfolding which is almost totally unknown. This course presents original research which illustrates how the epic kingdoms of ancient Arabia possessed clear ties to the model of divine kingship we see in Akkadian, Neo-Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian civilizations across the Persian Gulf. This course is a must for anyone who wants to learn about the art, architecture, and glories of the vanished, highly organized kingdoms of a much broader area of the Middle East than traditional art histories cover.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Putting Ancient Kingdoms on Modern Maps
Lecture 2 Sumer, the Cradle of Architecture and Literature
Section 2: Mesopotamian and Arabian Sculpture
Lecture 3 Part I: Art of the Gods
Lecture 4 Part II: Art of Kings
Section 3: The Caravan Routes that Bind
Lecture 5 Links between Mesopotamia and Arabia
Newcombers to Art History will learn about some basic Mesopotamian Art Survey objects, and academic professionals will be exposed to new research on the Caravan Kingdoms of ancient Yemen.


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