What is Mesopotamian Sculpture? The Mesopotamian Sculpture (the State of Iraq at this time), was located in the valleys through which the Tigris and Euphrates rivers flow, so there, several important civilizations settled in antiquity. They were the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians and Assyrians. These civilizations were made up of two different races, the Semitic Akkadians… read more »
What is Egyptian Sculpture? Ancient Egyptian Sculpture was closely associated with Egyptian architecture mostly centered around the temple and the funerary tomb. The temple was built as if it were the tomb or eternal resting place of a divinity whose statue was concealed within a succession of enclosed halls, open at one point to view… read more »
What is sculpture? For thousands of years sculpture, being also works of art, has filled the spirit of human life. Thus, the earliest sculpture was probably made to provide magical aid to hunters. Then in the beginnings of civilization, statues were used to represent the gods. Likewise, ancient kings, possibly in the hope of becoming… read more »