The sculptures that have been found by archeologists from this period are all light and small. This is due to the reason that hunter-gatherers were nomadic and constantly on the move.
During the Early Dynastic Period of 2900 to 2400 BCE, sculptors created works that built on the older traditions and developed styles that became more complex.
Public Mesopotamian buildings such as palaces and temples were highly decorated on the outside with features such as enameling, gold leaf, and vibrant paint colors.