Persian Art and Architechture
... architecture was mostly eclectic, this is noticeable as: ECCLECTIC - use of glazed bricks from Babylonians eg: Immortals at palace of Susa - it was monumental because of its size this came from Egypt eg: tall columns and temples - use of animals such as in reliefs mostly lions and bulls came from Assyrians *In describing the construction of his palace at Susa Darius states: “the gold was brought from Sardis and Bactria…cedar timber from Lebanon…silver from Egypt…ivory from Ethiopia…” (Palace inscription, Susa) *Persepolis shows an eclectic artistic style as the design, glazed-brickwork and detailed treatment of human figures in reliefs are Assyrian and Babylonian features. MONUMENTAL-In Persepolis, the huge meeting hall (Apadana is an example and it was the most characteristic building. IMPERIAN STYLE- the official style of the empire began by Darius for eg: The kings are all depicted in the same style and are not individualized for eg: reliefs in Persepolis show Darius and Xerxes with the same features for instance their beard. Rich Materials -Marble from Ionia, Cedar from Lebanon and Limestone from Persia. They had gold, silver, jewellery and utensils eg: Oxus treasure was made up...