Fish Imagery and Symbolism in the Art of Mesopotamia by Laith A. Jawad
English | May 13th, 2025 | ISBN: 1036443612 | 205 pages | True PDF | 35.13 MB
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 a wide range of artifacts, including pottery, stone vessels, cylinder seals, and reliefs, spanning various eras.