Homework Clinic
Hands-on Clinic => Art => Topic started by: Mimi on Feb 2, 2021
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Question 1
Discuss the symbolic form of the ziggurat and identify the purpose of these structures. Why are there so few examples of these types of structures?
Question 2
Explain how Neolithic art is different than Paleolithic art. How is this demonstrated in the earthenware beaker from Susa?
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Answer 1
The ideal answer should include:
1. The stepped platforms of the ziggurats embody the concept of the "sacred mountain" that links heaven and earth.
2. The temple was built on the uppermost platform of the ziggurat, which was considered the closest to heavens and deities.
3. Priests and priestesses used these temples as sanctuaries to worship a hierarchy of nature gods.
4. There are few examples of Mesopotamian architecture because the buildings are made of brick and wood, which erodes over time.
Answer 2
The ideal answer should include:
1. Unlike the naturalistic forms of Paleolithic art, Neolithic art is characterized by geometric designs and abstract forms.
2. The earthenware beaker from Susa features solid bands of decoration and animals that are abstracted into geometric shapes, such as the triangular and circular shapes that define a goat's body in the center of the vessel.
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