2. Ancient Civilizations 3500 BCE - 550 CE

Egyptian Art: With the rise of dynastic Egypt, a highly formalized style emerged, visible in murals, sculptures, and tomb artifacts like those of King Tutankhamun. Egyptian art focused on religious themes, the afterlife, and hierarchy .

• Mesopotamian Art: The Sukkadians, and Babylonians used art for both religious and governmental purposes, producing artifacts like the Standard of Ur (c. 2600 BCE) .

• **Greek & Roman Art c. 800 BCE – 500 greek art evolved from the Archaic to Classical styles, culminating in works like the Parthenon sculptures. Roman art incorporated Greek influences but focused more on realism, creating lifelike busts and architectural feats .