Art: The Ultimate Expression
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Art: The Ultimate Expression
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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...