10-23-2012, 10:23 AM
Movies: Alexander, 300, Prince of Persia
But first I would look for documentaries about ancient arabian cultures. At least that's my approach for the mayans. If there is a library (with real books on real paper :D) in your town: go there and search books about ancient arabic cultures and copy everything you find in your sketchbook. Finding the names of those ancient cultures might be an important key to find usefull information. Checking some wikipedia entries about the cultures, their weapons, materials etc. could also help.
Google also some Angus McBride illustrations - always helpfull. They are based on real archeological discoveries.
But first I would look for documentaries about ancient arabian cultures. At least that's my approach for the mayans. If there is a library (with real books on real paper :D) in your town: go there and search books about ancient arabic cultures and copy everything you find in your sketchbook. Finding the names of those ancient cultures might be an important key to find usefull information. Checking some wikipedia entries about the cultures, their weapons, materials etc. could also help.
Google also some Angus McBride illustrations - always helpfull. They are based on real archeological discoveries.