Trace the Development of the Various Cultures That Inhabited Mesopotamia

question 64

Essay

Trace the development of the various cultures that inhabited Mesopotamia from the Sumerians to the Persians.

---

Definitions:

Lamentation

An art theme depicting the grief or mourning of Christ's followers after his crucifixion, especially the scene with Mary holding the dead body of Jesus.

Anastasis

Greek, “resurrection.” In Byzantine art, the representation of Christ’s descent into limbo.

Byzantine-Era Church

A Christian church from the Byzantine Empire era, characterized by extensive use of domes, mosaics, and an Eastern Christian liturgical structure.

Apse

A recess, usually semicircular, in the wall of a building, commonly found at the east end of a church.