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
$755
Hercule & Batman Pop Art Design
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 40 x 25 x 20 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 9.8 x 7.9 inch
$686
Daft Punk Red Angel
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 40 x 29 x 22 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 11.4 x 8.7 inch
$755
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
$1,011
Black Infinity Flow
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 45 x 18 x 11 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 7.1 x 4.3 inch
$275
Peace Out Astronaut
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 48 x 35 x 14 cm Sculpture - 18.9 x 13.8 x 5.5 inch
$412
Black Abstract Curved
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 26 x 18 x 14 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 7.1 x 5.5 inch
$220
Bronze Abstract Twist
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 26 x 13 x 12 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 5.1 x 4.7 inch
$261
Blue Wave Abstract
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 31 x 22 x 22 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 8.7 x 8.7 inch
$275
Textured Black Spixral Sculpture
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 32 x 12 x 12 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 4.7 x 4.7 inch
$261
Textured Black Abstract Ring
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 33 x 16 x 13 cm Sculpture - 13 x 6.3 x 5.1 inch
$275
Black Curves Modern
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 32 x 10 x 10 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch
$343
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
$1,304
Elegant Bronze Abstract
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 34 x 27 x 15 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 10.6 x 5.9 inch
$302
Hidden Intentions
Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 100 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,510
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
$1,853
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
$1,030
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
$1,304
Rivage 1, gravure originale
Pierre-Marie Brisson
Print - 56 x 76 x 0.2 cm Print - 22 x 29.9 x 0.1 inch
$925
Existence and Live Original Painting
Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1 inch
$529
Ethereal Grace Figurine
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 32 x 10 x 10 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch
$343
Heavenly Slumber
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 60 x 30 x 40 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 11.8 x 15.7 inch
$1,071
Medusa out of this world
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 85 x 25 x 25 cm Sculpture - 33.5 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch
$1,922
Nature and Blood Original Painting
Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1 inch
$549
Existence and Live Original Painting
Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1 inch
$529
Timeless Equestrian Elegance Sculpture
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 57 x 37 x 35 cm Sculpture - 22.4 x 14.6 x 13.8 inch
$302
Dancing Spirit Swirl
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 21 x 17 x 11 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 6.7 x 4.3 inch
$220
Eternal Flow Sculpture
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 32 x 12 x 12 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 4.7 x 4.7 inch
$302
Golden Medusa & Nasa astronaut
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 80 x 30 x 35 cm Sculpture - 31.5 x 11.8 x 13.8 inch
$3,549
Pikachu in the colour & limited edition
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 55 x 33 x 30 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 13 x 11.8 inch
$1,579
Medusa out of this world
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 85 x 25 x 25 cm Sculpture - 33.5 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch
$1,922
Dancing Form Matte Black
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 21 x 17 x 11 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 6.7 x 4.3 inch
$220
Zebra Stripes Dance
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 21 x 17 x 11 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 6.7 x 4.3 inch
$220
Crimson Serenity (1)
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 32 x 28 x 20 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 11 x 7.9 inch
$329
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
$809
The Persistence of Springfield
Dervis Akdemir
Painting - 70 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$1,167
Pop Fusion: The Monopoly Kidrobot
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 60 x 40 x 30 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 15.7 x 11.8 inch
$1,579
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
$1,716
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
$1,030
Pikachu in the Colour & Limited Edition
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 55 x 33 x 30 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 13 x 11.8 inch
$1,579
Trumpet On Man Sculpture
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 32 x 25 x 24 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 9.8 x 9.4 inch
$165
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
$192
Inked Serenity
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 50 x 46 x 32 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 18.1 x 12.6 inch
$1,400
Couple Kissing Sculpture
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 47 x 17 x 10 cm Sculpture - 18.5 x 6.7 x 3.9 inch
$220
Golden Resting Mask Sculpture
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 29 x 9 x 5 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 3.5 x 2 inch
$240
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
$357
Matte Black Antelope
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 24 x 14 x 14 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 5.5 x 5.5 inch
$275
