Who originally sang i want a hippopotamus for christmas?

What is the stele of hammurabi (above)? how did it come to exist? what is its significance?

Which of these forms or genres appeared in the baroque period, but  not  previous periods?

Why do you think there is so much controversy over whether figures are allowed in islamic art? some say they are as long as it is not idolatry, while others say it is prohibited? what is your opinion on the subject? explain your answer.