Art and Literature in Ancient Mesopotamia |
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Author:
| Nardo, Don |
Series title: | Lucent Library of Historical Eras |
ISBN: | 978-1-4205-0099-8 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2008 |
Publisher: | Cengage Gale
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $44.95 |
Book Description:
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Known as the cradle of civilization, ancient Mesopotamia laid the groundwork for modern art and literature. This compelling volume examines the diverse world of ancient Mesopotamia, providing readers with an insight into ancient crafts and craft workers, sculpture and other fine arts, language, writing, scribes and education, epic poetry, and sacred and secular works.
Known as the cradle of civilization, ancient Mesopotamia laid the groundwork for modern art and literature. This compelling volume examines the diverse world of ancient Mesopotamia, providing readers with an insight into ancient crafts and craft workers, sculpture and other fine arts, language, writing, scribes and education, epic poetry, and sacred and secular works.