Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Early Western World
6. Near Eastern (Early Western World)
7. Arabian (culture)

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the period in the first millennium BCE and the first millennium CE during which the kingdom of Qataban flourished in southern Arabia in the area of modern Yemen. The art of the period is characterized by a common style shared by the kingdoms of South Arabia at the time, seen particularly in sculpture displaying a simplicity of design combined with a high standard of workmanship, often inspired by religious devotions and temple ceremony.