This form of Sumerian art was rolled over wet clay on which it left an impression in relief.
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Responses
stone stele
stone stele
shell inlay
shell inlay
cylinder-seals
cylinder-seals
Warka vase
cylinder-seals
The form of Sumerian art that was rolled over wet clay on which it left an impression in relief is called cylinder seals.
The correct answer is cylinder-seals.
Cylinder seals were a common medium of artistic expression in ancient Sumeria. They were small, cylindrical objects made from various materials such as stone, clay, or bone. To create a cylinder seal, an artist would carve designs, symbols, or scenes onto the surface of the cylinder.
To make an impression in relief on wet clay, the artist would roll the cylinder seal over the clay. The raised parts of the design on the seal would leave their mark on the clay, creating a relief impression. Once the clay was dry or fired, the resulting impression would be permanent.
Cylinder seals served various purposes in Sumerian society, including as personal seals for individuals, administrative tools, or even works of art. They often depicted scenes from daily life, religious ceremonies, mythological stories, or symbols of power and authority.