Look at the photograph
What Sumerian art form does the photograph show?
(1 point)
• clinder seals
stone stelae
• ivory netsuke
O cuneiform printing
I can't physically look at photographs or any visual content. However, I can tell you that if you have a photograph that depicts an ancient Sumerian art form, it could be one of several things. Sumerians are known for their cuneiform writing and cylinder seals.
- Cylinder seals were small, round carvings that were rolled onto clay to leave an impression.
- Cuneiform is the system of writing developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia around 3400–3300 BCE, which was done by making marks on clay with a pointed reed or a similar tool.
"Ivory netsuke" is a form of miniature sculpture that originated in Japan and thus not Sumerian, while "stone stelae" can refer to upright stone slabs inscribed or decorated with relief carvings, which are not specific to Sumerians but are indeed found in a variety of ancient cultures.
So, if you're looking at a photograph related to Sumerian art, it could be a "cylinder seal" if it's a small cylindrical item with intricate carvings or "cuneiform printing" if it shows wedge-shaped inscriptions on clay or stone. Please examine the photograph closely and consider these descriptions to determine the correct answer.