Ancient Art
Ancient art includes the creative works made by humans from prehistoric times to about 500 CE. It comes from cultures like Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, and the Americas. These artworks were often made for religious, ceremonial, or political purposes, showing the culture and technology of their time.
Key Features of Ancient Art
- Symbolism : Depicted gods, myths, and nature.
- Materials : Commonly used stone, clay, metals, and natural dyes.
- Functionality : Practical items like tools and pottery.
- Techniques : Carving, Shaping stone or wood into figures. Painting, Using natural pigments on cave walls or objects.
Time Period : From 40,000 BCE to 500 CE, covering early human history to the start of the Common Era.
"Porch of the Caryatids"
"Nok Terracotta"
