Sumerian Art and Architecture
Sumerians architecture dates back to 3400 B.C., much of the earlier structures were seen in the Ubaid period. These structures improved with time. Mud bricks or bundled marsh reeds were used to make houses. The buildings are noted for their arched doorways and flat roofs.
There was elaborate construction, such as terracotta ornamentation with bronze accents, complicated mosaics, imposing brick columns and sophisticated mural paintings. Temples were adorned with sculptures. As there was a scarcity of stones, Sumerians used metal-casting for their sculpture work. Relief carving in stone was a popular art form.
The Sumerians and Mesopotamia
Sumerians: Sumerian civilization was an ancient civilization located in the Mesopotamian region situated between the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Sumerians were popular for their contributions to the fields of language, governance, and architecture. The Sumerian civilization was from c. 5500 – c. 1800 B.C. It is said, that the Sumerians were there for 2,000 years before the Babylonians took charge in 2004 B.C.
In this article, Sumerians, their origin, Sumerian Language & Literature, Technology, Trade & Commerce, Art & Architecture, Religion, Science, Culture, Gilgamesh & the Decline of the Sumerians have been discussed.