Assignment #9: Persian Art PDF

Preview

Summary

Ancient Persia, an Introduction...

Description

Assignment #9: Persian Art

1. Where did the literary sources come from for Persia, and what bias do they have? The literacy source came from Ancient Greek and the bias they have are the Ancient Greek are enemy of the Persians. 2. How did the Persians treat conquered peoples? The Persians treated conquered people by using the Persian system of absorbing and retaining local language and traditions. 3. What language was the cylinder written in? The language on the cylinder is in Akkadian cuneiform script. 4. Who/what is Marduk, and why is Marduk important in the cylinder? Marduk is a Babylon god and the important of the cylinder is it has a speak of the king to start war. 5. Describe the administrative system of the Persian Empire. The administrative system of Persian empire is the king controls a vast territory and counties to expand it. 6. What animals represent royal authority and kingship? The animal that represents royal authority and kingship is twin-headed bulls (above), eagles or lions, all animals. 7. What was the visual program of the Apādana? The visual program of the Apādana is to serve as reinforce and underscore the power of the Persians king....