How Did Art Become a Tool of Power? | The Ancient Near East

In this episode, I explore the art of the Ancient Near East and how some of the first civilizations used art to express religion, power, and identity. From the White Temple of Uruk to the Lamassu of Assyria and the Apadana of Persepolis, we look at how ancient artists created works that shaped the way people understood their gods, rulers, and societies.