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| a rule book for its people |
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| a type of visual art where the likeness of a image is reproduced |
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| non-objective representational art |
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| art in which the object is not recognizable |
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| is shown by lines receding to a vanishing point |
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| an area within a work devoid of mass |
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| is more concerned with elements on a picture plane than with depth |
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| word or image that conveys meaning |
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| an image with deeper meaning |
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| is usually hung from the ceiling (also called a mobile) |
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| consists of voussoirs and a keystone |
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| a structure made of a series of arches |
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| a human headed, lion bodied, and bird winged figure that probably served as a guardian |
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| ancient Mesopotamian ruler who established a law code for his people |
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| art painted in caves that may have been meant to ensure success in the hunt. Most of what is known about the Paleolithic age stems from cave paintings |
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| ended the Golden Age of Israel, taking the Hebrews into captivity. He also rebuilt Babylon |
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| usually located in rock shelters and beneath cliff overhangs. They feature story-telling and include people more than the Paleolithic era |
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| the oldest known major work of literature |
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| Victory Stele of Naram-Sin |
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| celebrates Naram-Sin's victory. Shows him stepping on his enemies and moving up towards the stars, his guardians |
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| writing system developed by the Mesopotamians |
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| horizontal beam supported by vertical posts |
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