Religious Reference for Artistic Creativity in the Civilizations of the Ancient East (the Civilization of Mesopotamia as a Model)
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This research paper aims to highlight the presence of both "religion" and "art" in shaping the general civilizational framework of Mesopotamia and to explore the nature of the relationship between them through the material legacy left to us by the Mesopotamian civilization in these two vast knowledge fields."Religion," in all its aspects and components, occupied a prominent place in the lives of the peoples of Mesopotamian civilization, as it provided solutions to many of the problems threatening the existence and security of the human beings in this civilization. Thinkers of this civilization turned to religion to ensure security in all its forms in various areas of life. These religious beliefs were physically manifested in artistic forms, making "religion" a fundamental reference in shaping artistic work.
Author: Mohamed El Abed Hachelouf
Institutions: Université d'Oran 2, University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed
Language: English
Topic: Ancient Near East History
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $100
OpenAlex ID: W4411047569