Ancient Inspiration
Even today, artists around the world find inspiration in art that was produced thousands of years ago. The art we call “ancient art" refers to art produced by ancient societies that used writing in some form, from around 5000 BC to 300 AD. This differs from prehistoric art, which refers to art produced by pre-literate societies. Ancient art spans many geographical areas, including those that are now China, Egypt, Greece and Japan.
Ancient art is considered by most art historians as the beginning of art history. This is because during this period art began to play an important role in society, being used to enforce political and religious ideologies. An example of this is the art of ancient Egypt, which used text (hieroglyphs) to communicate stories and information about rulers and gods.
The techniques, formal qualities and subjects of ancient art continue to bear influence on art today. Artsper has curated a selection of artists that draw inspiration from the rich history of ancient art, whether the civilizations of ancient Greece, or those of Japan. Join us and take a journey to the ancient past, with artists such as Marko Grgat and Didier Fournier!
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Hercule Temple Design
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 50 x 29 x 20 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 11.4 x 7.9 inch
€681
Hercule & Batman Pop Art Design
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 40 x 25 x 20 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 9.8 x 7.9 inch
€619
Daft Punk Red Angel
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 40 x 29 x 22 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 11.4 x 8.7 inch
€681
Existence and Live Original Painting
Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1 inch
€477
Freedom prosperity at any price (Red)
Cleon Peterson
Print - 61 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch
€875
Black Infinity Flow
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 45 x 18 x 11 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 7.1 x 4.3 inch
€248
Peace Out Astronaut
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 48 x 35 x 14 cm Sculpture - 18.9 x 13.8 x 5.5 inch
€372
Black Abstract Curved
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 26 x 18 x 14 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 7.1 x 5.5 inch
€198
Bronze Abstract Twist
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 26 x 13 x 12 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 5.1 x 4.7 inch
€235
Blue Wave Abstract
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 31 x 22 x 22 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 8.7 x 8.7 inch
€248
Textured Black Spixral Sculpture
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 32 x 12 x 12 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 4.7 x 4.7 inch
€235
Textured Black Abstract Ring
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 33 x 16 x 13 cm Sculpture - 13 x 6.3 x 5.1 inch
€248
Black Curves Modern
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 32 x 10 x 10 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch
€310
Might of nature: The Herculean naturalistic bust 1/1
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 40 x 29 x 16 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 11.4 x 6.3 inch
€1,177
Elegant Bronze Abstract
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 34 x 27 x 15 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 10.6 x 5.9 inch
€273
Hidden Intentions
Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 100 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,363
Duffy's Pop Art Play with Kidrobot
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 60 x 40 x 30 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 15.7 x 11.8 inch
€1,673
Cosmic Messenger: The rustic Hermes bust 1/1
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 50 x 36 x 16 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 14.2 x 6.3 inch
€929
Might of nature: The Herculean naturalistic bust 1/1
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 40 x 29 x 16 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 11.4 x 6.3 inch
€1,177
Rivage 1, gravure originale
Pierre-Marie Brisson
Print - 56 x 76 x 0.2 cm Print - 22 x 29.9 x 0.1 inch
€800
Ethereal Grace Figurine
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 32 x 10 x 10 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch
€310
Heavenly Slumber
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 60 x 30 x 40 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 11.8 x 15.7 inch
€966
Medusa out of this world
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 85 x 25 x 25 cm Sculpture - 33.5 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch
€1,735
Nature and Blood Original Painting
Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1 inch
€496
Existence and Live Original Painting
Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1 inch
€477
Timeless Equestrian Elegance Sculpture
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 57 x 37 x 35 cm Sculpture - 22.4 x 14.6 x 13.8 inch
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Dancing Spirit Swirl
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 21 x 17 x 11 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 6.7 x 4.3 inch
€198
Eternal Flow Sculpture
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 32 x 12 x 12 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 4.7 x 4.7 inch
€273
Golden Medusa & Nasa astronaut
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 80 x 30 x 35 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 11.8 x 13.8 inch
€3,203
Pikachu in the colour & limited edition
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 55 x 33 x 30 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 13 x 11.8 inch
€1,425
Medusa out of this world
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 85 x 25 x 25 cm Sculpture - 33.5 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch
€1,735
Dancing Form Matte Black
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 21 x 17 x 11 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 6.7 x 4.3 inch
€198
Zebra Stripes Dance
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 21 x 17 x 11 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 6.7 x 4.3 inch
€198
Crimson Serenity (1)
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 32 x 28 x 20 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 11 x 7.9 inch
€297
Danse du feu, gravure en édition limitée
Pierre-Marie Brisson
Print - 90 x 43 x 1 cm Print - 35.4 x 16.9 x 0.4 inch
€700
The Persistence of Springfield
Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 70 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
€1,053
Pop Fusion: The Monopoly Kidrobot
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 60 x 40 x 30 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 15.7 x 11.8 inch
€1,425
Mickey's Pop Art Symphony with Kidrobot
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 60 x 40 x 30 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 15.7 x 11.8 inch
€1,549
Cosmic Messenger: The Rustic Hermes Bust 1/1
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 50 x 36 x 16 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 14.2 x 6.3 inch
€929
Pikachu in the Colour & Limited Edition
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 55 x 33 x 30 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 13 x 11.8 inch
€1,425
Trumpet On Man Sculpture
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 32 x 25 x 24 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 9.8 x 9.4 inch
€149
White Tiger Handmade Sculpture for Home Decor
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 14 x 30 x 7 cm Sculpture - 5.5 x 11.8 x 2.8 inch
€173
Inked Serenity
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 50 x 46 x 32 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 18.1 x 12.6 inch
€1,264
Couple Kissing Sculpture
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 47 x 17 x 10 cm Sculpture - 18.5 x 6.7 x 3.9 inch
€198
Golden Resting Mask Sculpture
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 29 x 9 x 5 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 3.5 x 2 inch
€217
Faces of health: The multi-faceted hygieia decor
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 33 x 20 x 20 cm Sculpture - 13 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch
€322
Matte Black Antelope
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 24 x 14 x 14 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 5.5 x 5.5 inch
€248
