Ancient Art

Ancient Art

1. It refers to the many types of art produced by the advanced cultures of ancient societies, started with the invention of writing

2. Functions

   • It does not show artistic expressions but is related to communication, articles of common use and with religious and political aspects

3. Main cultures

   • Mesopotamia
     • It developed in the area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (present-day Syria and Iraq)
   • Egypt
     • As one of the first great civilizations, with elaborate and complex works of art, their art was intensely religious and symbolic.
   • China
     • With a cultural and aesthetic background marked by its reigning dynasties, most oriental art has an important religious meaning and communion with nature.