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Though writing marked the beginning of recorded history, ancient art plays an important part in scholarly understanding both pre-historical peoples and in developing deeper understanding of all Ancient peoples. Art has not only helped historians understand more about superficial things such as the way ancient people dressed, what their homes looked like, what they treasured most, and their everyday living. It has also shed light upon ancient peoples various religions, systems of worship, and spirituality.  Since there were no established styles or "schools" of art, and since each community tended to be isolated from other communities, ancient cultures tended to have their own creative take on art.

Though writing marked the beginning of recorded history, '''ancient art''' plays an important part in scholarly understanding both pre-historical peoples and in developing deeper understanding of all Ancient peoples. Art has not only helped historians understand more about superficial things such as the way ancient people dressed, what their homes looked like, what they treasured most, and their everyday living. It has also shed light upon ancient peoples various religions, systems of worship, and spirituality.  Since there were no established styles or "schools" of art, and since each community tended to be isolated from other communities, ancient cultures tended to have their own creative take on art.

The [[Egyptians]] were one of the greatest lovers of architecture and sculpture. In their paintings they cared more about the accuracy of their drawings rather than the color. <!--is this true?  They do not look "accurate" to me, and often are richly colored-->

The [[Egyptians]] were one of the greatest lovers of architecture and sculpture. In their paintings they cared more about the accuracy of their drawings rather than the color. <!--is this true?  They do not look "accurate" to me, and often are richly colored-->