As time passes, so does the trends of different arts and culture. Part of why ancient art is so fascinating is the fact that art today is different in so many ways than all arts before; therefore making the incredible ancient pieces so intriguing. Along with time, every different civilization interprets and executes art differently, aiding in the immense diversity we see. From approximately 1400 BCE to 460 BCE, several different civilizations were taking control over the Near East, thus bringing their own aesthetic to the arts. In addition to these novel and ever changing aesthetics, the art and architecture was also affected by the civilizations coming before them.
The Lion Gate in Hattusha (near present day Boghazkoy, Turkey) dates back …show more content…
When Darius began construction of Persepolis, he imported laborers and materials from all over his empire but also from Egypt, resulting in a mulitcultural experience that combined traditions including Persian, Mede, Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Greek. The raised platflorm that the complex lays on represents Assyrian fashion but similar to the Egyptians and Greeks, it was constructed on a rectangular grid. On the central stair of the Apadana, there is again the inclusion of lions and bulls as seen on the Lion Gate and Ishtar Gate. In this setting the two animals are attacking at each side of Persian generals which works to demonstrate the ferocity of the leaders and men. Greek influence is present with the elegant drawing, balanced composition and sleek images found throughout the complex. These images also were illustrated to resemble people of many different ethnicities thus supporting the multitude of cultures and ethnicities that went into creating it.
As seen above with the Lion Gate, Ishtar Gate, and the entrance to the Apadana of Darius and Xerxes, culture and location have a very fundamental role in determining the popular aethetics of art during a specific time. As civilizations overtake each other by war and conquest, though it might not be obvious, they are also taking over the art of the previous people. Because of these reasons, as artwork and architecture is created, overtime the popular aethetics drastically change thus creating the multicultural and exquisite world we live in
The Lion Gate in Hattusha (near present day Boghazkoy, Turkey) dates back …show more content…
When Darius began construction of Persepolis, he imported laborers and materials from all over his empire but also from Egypt, resulting in a mulitcultural experience that combined traditions including Persian, Mede, Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Greek. The raised platflorm that the complex lays on represents Assyrian fashion but similar to the Egyptians and Greeks, it was constructed on a rectangular grid. On the central stair of the Apadana, there is again the inclusion of lions and bulls as seen on the Lion Gate and Ishtar Gate. In this setting the two animals are attacking at each side of Persian generals which works to demonstrate the ferocity of the leaders and men. Greek influence is present with the elegant drawing, balanced composition and sleek images found throughout the complex. These images also were illustrated to resemble people of many different ethnicities thus supporting the multitude of cultures and ethnicities that went into creating it.
As seen above with the Lion Gate, Ishtar Gate, and the entrance to the Apadana of Darius and Xerxes, culture and location have a very fundamental role in determining the popular aethetics of art during a specific time. As civilizations overtake each other by war and conquest, though it might not be obvious, they are also taking over the art of the previous people. Because of these reasons, as artwork and architecture is created, overtime the popular aethetics drastically change thus creating the multicultural and exquisite world we live in