The ancient Near East, a region extending from the eastern shores ... Few museums of Asian art boast a collection of Near Eastern Art as rich as that of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art.

Hellenic travelers compiled the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, showcasing architectural marvels from ancient ...

Therefore, it's no surprise that animals were one of the main themes throughout ancient Near Eastern art. Images of animals took on many forms, including pottery, sculptures, carvings and metalwork.

Explore a few highlights from the Art Institute’s collection of ancient Roman art here. These decorative bronze objects take the form of busts of silenoi, or mature satyrs, bestial creatures who were ...

However, as illustrated by the numerous statues and figurines that are still extant or merely survive as descriptions in ancient texts, bronze was also valued for the beauty of the material itself.

Ancient Near East studies examines the history, languages and cultures of the Near East from the beginning of recorded history to the Roman times (approximately from 3000 BCE to 200 CE). Even though ...

A comprehensive Internet site for the study of the ancient Near East. Provides access to online texts , including archaeological excavation reports, editions of ancient and modern texts, dictionaries, ...

The Marcopoli Collection of ancient Near Eastern cylinder and stamp seals offers a remarkable window into the art and history of Syria and surrounding regions. Established in the late 19th century by ...