Introduction
During 2000 BC the Indus Valley was alive with trade. This area flourished economically as it was a hub for many surrounding areas. Throughout history a vast and diverse amount of artwork has been unearthed within the Indus Valley. In particular an art form known as Seals. Seals served many purposes during the Indus Valley Civilization. However one major purpose of Seals were their ability to represent local economic and political powers. This research paper serves the purpose to further explore the history behind Seals and how the iconography of Seals began to represent political and further more economical power within the Indus Valley region.
Before we can uncover the power behind the art of Seals, we must first understand …show more content…
During times of prosperity their Seals illustrated great pride in their region. This can be demonstrated in the origins of Seals as they were more religious in nature. Seals help represent the unity within regions as well as the pride of ownership that comes when trading goods.
Seals were often utilized as a sense of branding which allowed other regions to know where their goods were coming from. This branding allowed the Indus Valley to prosper economically as it gave their goods a standard. Trade throughout the area allowed settlers in the Harappan civilization to prosper. Trade increases jobs, reduces poverty, and builds the economy. With a thriving economy the individuals living within the Indus Valley were able to announce their political popularity through the iconography depicted on Seals. Their political powers were interpreted through the combining of Seals which helped to unify the lands. Therefore, a vast and diverse amount of Seals has been unearthed. Seals served many purposes during the Indus Valley Civilization. However one major purpose of Seals were their ability to represent local economic and political
During 2000 BC the Indus Valley was alive with trade. This area flourished economically as it was a hub for many surrounding areas. Throughout history a vast and diverse amount of artwork has been unearthed within the Indus Valley. In particular an art form known as Seals. Seals served many purposes during the Indus Valley Civilization. However one major purpose of Seals were their ability to represent local economic and political powers. This research paper serves the purpose to further explore the history behind Seals and how the iconography of Seals began to represent political and further more economical power within the Indus Valley region.
Before we can uncover the power behind the art of Seals, we must first understand …show more content…
During times of prosperity their Seals illustrated great pride in their region. This can be demonstrated in the origins of Seals as they were more religious in nature. Seals help represent the unity within regions as well as the pride of ownership that comes when trading goods.
Seals were often utilized as a sense of branding which allowed other regions to know where their goods were coming from. This branding allowed the Indus Valley to prosper economically as it gave their goods a standard. Trade throughout the area allowed settlers in the Harappan civilization to prosper. Trade increases jobs, reduces poverty, and builds the economy. With a thriving economy the individuals living within the Indus Valley were able to announce their political popularity through the iconography depicted on Seals. Their political powers were interpreted through the combining of Seals which helped to unify the lands. Therefore, a vast and diverse amount of Seals has been unearthed. Seals served many purposes during the Indus Valley Civilization. However one major purpose of Seals were their ability to represent local economic and political