Warka Vase

a. How does this work express the Sumerian design?
b. How does this work reflect Sumerian society?
c. How does the work express Sumerian religious thought?
d. What is the medium?

A) The innovative presentation of the three tiers (bands or registers) will have a long history in the visual vocabulary. The artist has presented the figures conceptually consistent with previous renderings, the stately procession of men with offerings conforms to Sumerian design.
B) It presents a view of a deeply committed people, expressing thanks to their goddess.
C) It presents a view of the profoundly held religious views of the people, as they are gathering to present to the goddess offerings in thanks for her generous assistance in increasing crops and herds. D) Alabaster.

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