Time Travel

The Ancient Art is probably one of the greatest treasures in history. By these artworks, we were able to visualize and fancy how rich their culture is. It doesn't only depict the natural creativity of men, but it also depicts their lives before. The things they do to survive, how they hunt, how they organize a government and how they learn to be more civilized men after some time were shown in their cave paintings and sculptures. They were the ones who pioneered art. Because of them, art was given importance and value. Prehistoric Art showed us how brilliantly gifted people are. As early as the stone age, people from the Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic age were able to paint on walls and carve figures of animals, humans and gods and goddesses. They even originated architecture through the construction of the Stonehenge located in the United Kingdom. Different races of men have their own beliefs and customs. Egyptians believe in reincarnation or afterlife. That is why they built tombs and pyramids for their pharaohs in belief that they will go back to life. Today, the great pyramids of Egypt are exceptionally adored by different people across the globe. Come to think of it, the Egyptians were able to engineer perfectly shaped pyramids  in the absence of modern technology. Sumerians had their own system of writing called cuneiform. Architecture was nourished through the construction of different temples and palaces. Ancient Art basically is a creative way of portraying the history of people because they used art to represent their traditions, beliefs and their everyday life.

The Classical Art revolved around humans because Greeks believe that the human beings were the center of the universe. During this time, the people discovered geometry or the use of shapes in representing the subjects of their artworks. They used art to draw the daily life of the people during that era. In Dipylon vases, a burial procession was painted. They used these Dipylon Vases as mark or tombstones for the dead. Greek Pottery also showed us that during that time, women were into pottery, basketry and weaving. Jars were built in a delicate manner to ensure its quality and then these jars were painted with scenarios of their daily lives. Architecture was enhanced. They were the ones who developed an architectural format which was used as the basis in building temples. In fact, there are three styles of orders namely the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian Order. These styles can be seen in their temples just like the temple of Athena in Parthenon. The classical period aimed to narrate the victory of the Greeks over the Persians at Salamis. The Sculptures show movements as seen in the Diskolobos sculpture. It is as if the sculptures really move. In this era, what I admire most is the development of architecture. The temples were perfectly built in recognition of the Greek Gods and Goddesses. I dream to step into those temples one day. I want to personally see how magnificent classical art is. 

Knowing such facts about Ancient and Classical art made me want to go back in time. These works of art are far beyond amazing. Because of these, history was made. It clearly showed people how impossible things can happen through art. Doing realistic art is difficult. It needs to have a lot of details for it to look more realistic to the viewers. That is why I admire these two eras for they showed an exceptional style that helped us figure out how they lived back in their time.  It showed how far we can achieve if we pursue and work hard for something. This facts only show us that art is limitless. It is everywhere. We can be artists in our own ways. Doing artworks inspired by these eras will be challenging. It'll be difficult. But if we really want to, we can. They did and so are we. If we really have the passion, then we can be great artists just like them. These eras influenced and convinced me that art has a more broader meaning than just stoke of colorful lines. These periods were the foundation of the creativity and innovation. These artworks truly are priceless treasures of time.