Question

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?

Answer 1

The art of the ancient Greeks and Romans is called classical art. @yvonnexguzman
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\(\huge\mathcal{PreHistoric ~Art~}\)
It predates writing, printmaking and basically encompasses the genesis of both early sculpture and painting.



Ref: http://www.arthistoryarchive.com/arthistory/prehistoricart/

\(\huge\mathcal{Ancient ~Art~}\)
Ancient Art (2,500,000 BCE - 400 CE)



Ref: http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/ancient-art.htm