How Is Greek Art Similar To Or Different From Our Knowledge Of Prehistoric Art

The statues of humans found in ancient Egypt were created using the proportional system, so most of the humans in Egyptian art depict one another. In ancient Greek, the humans found in their art varied from one form of art to another, and usually were made to look like natural humans. However, both ancient Egypt and Greek’s human statues were made as tributes to the gods in their cultures.
2. What influences what we know about ancient art? How is our knowledge of ancient art similar to or different from our knowledge of prehistoric art?
The written records and the physical evidence we have of these items greatly influence what we know about ancient art. Our knowledge of ancient art is more solid than our limited knowledge of prehistoric art because with ancient art, we have written records and evidence of the artists, methods used to create the art, and why it was created. With prehistoric art, all we have is what is in front of us and we have to infer with our best guesses on the background of the piece of art.
3. What are some of the similarities and differences in ancient art across different cultures?
These ancient civilizations built giant statues, monuments, temples, painted pictures, carved stones, elaborated tombs, and decorated pottery in honor or tribute to their beloved gods. However, these civilizations used different methods of sculpting or creating art. For example, in ancient Greek art, the sculptures tend to be missing an arm or a head and are usually partially nude or draped with cloaks in elegant poses. In Egyptian style sculpting, the humans take on more of an unnatural look and are usually adorned with elaborate stones, jewels, and strange