A Perrot, Georges 1832-1914 creator Chipiez, Charles 1835-1901 Armstrong, Walter, Sir 1850-1918 text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A History of Art in Chaldæa & Assyria, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Perrot and Chipiez is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The volumes aim to explore the artistic heritage and civilizations of ancient Chaldæa and Assyria, encapsulating the interplay between their art, culture, and socio-political developments. Through a careful examination of archaeological findings, the text seeks to illuminate the artistic achievements and historical significance of these ancient societies. The opening of this work sets a foundational stage for understanding the geographical and historical context of Chaldæa and Assyria. It introduces the civilization as one that emerged in the alluvial plains between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, highlighting the duality of its evolution alongside a discussion of its natural environment. The authors emphasize the contrast between the two regions and detail how the inhabitants transitioned from nomadic to sedentary agricultural lifestyles, which eventually led to the rich cultural and artistic legacies that the book intends to explore. Moreover, the initial chapters elucidate the basic characteristics of Chaldæo-Assyrian civilization—its geographical boundaries, natural resources, and the significance of its rivers in fostering early settlement and cultural development. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-02-14 Produced by Paul Dring, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified Babylonia -- Antiquities Art -- Iraq -- Babylonia Art -- Assyria -- History Assyria -- Antiquities N Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28072 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28072 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133636.0 28072