Fish imagery and symbolism in the art of Mesopotamia /

Fish imagery and symbolism in Mesopotamian art can be examined from various perspectives. It may be studied in a historical context, exploring the stylistic evolution through different periods; as a social history, analysing how societal conditions shaped the development of artistic forms; or throug...

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Main Author: Jawad, Laith A. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2025.
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Summary:Fish imagery and symbolism in Mesopotamian art can be examined from various perspectives. It may be studied in a historical context, exploring the stylistic evolution through different periods; as a social history, analysing how societal conditions shaped the development of artistic forms; or through its symbolic meaning, focusing on its religious, ritualistic, or cultural significance. Representations of fish, along with other Near Eastern fauna, are found on.
Physical Description:xiv, 190 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781036443610
1036443612