A Wonder to Behold: Craftsmanship and the Creation of Babylons Ishtar Gate Amrhein Anastasia
A Wonder to Behold: Craftsmanship and the Creation of Babylons Ishtar Gate Amrhein Anastasia An in-depth and beautifully illustrated look at one of the most revered works of antiquity, the Ishtar…
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A Wonder to Behold: Craftsmanship and the Creation of Babylons Ishtar Gate Amrhein Anastasia
An in-depth and beautifully illustrated look at one of the most revered works of antiquity, the Ishtar Gate of ancient BabylonIn the ancient Near East, expert craftspeople were more than technicians: they numbered among those special members of society who could access the divine. One of the most celebrated works of antiquity--Babylon's Ishtar Gate and its affiliated Processional Way--featured a dazzling array of colorful beasts assembled from molded, baked, and glazed bricks. While the artisans' names are largely unknown today, their legacy remains in the form of spectacular artworks and monuments.
Yet this display of technical and artistic skill also served a ritual purpose, since the Gate provided a divinely protected Such an awe-inspiring structure demanded the highest level of craft; each animal was created from dozens of bricks that interlocked like a jigsaw.