Before the portrayal of the human body can be critiqued, you must
understand the artist's culture. As man evolved over centuries, his
views of the body also transformed. Our tour definitely showed the
drastic changes in different cultures' art. Each culture and era
presents very distinct characteristics. Through time and
experimentation, we have expressed our views of the human body
clearly with our art.
Egyptians were the first people to make a large impact on the world of
art. Egyptians needed art for their religious beliefs more than
decoration or self-gratification. The most important aspect of
Egyptian life is the ka, the part of the human spirit that lives on after
death. The ka needed a physical place to occupy or it would
disappear. Most of the important men of Egypt paid......
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