Art and Architecture

Art and Architecture -C      (Ally Smith)
The Axum Empire inharited many ideas and tecniques from Southern Arabians. Some art was a mixture Ethiopian, Southern Arabian, and Middle Eastern art. This was because the Axum Empire was based off Trade and many ideas were taken from the different cultures that traded with the Axum Empire. The Axum Empire was very creative with the use of colors and different interpertations of how they viewd nature. A large portion of their art was influenced by nature, animals and human beings. The Axum empire was known for their large and beautiful mansions made for Kings and other rulers. They also built large Catherdrals including Saint Mary of Zion, which is said to hold the "Ark of the Covenent." The Axum Empire didnt emphasize human advancement with art, but more so in the area in Architecture because they learned how to make a bigger and better houses with the use of their resources including stones and pottery. I gave the Axum Empire a C on Art and Architecture because they didnt empasize human advancement and most of their ideas were taken from others