Western Classical Art Traditions

• Ancient cultures influenced subsequent artistic movements and styles.
• Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Greek civilizations laid the foundation for Western classical art traditions.
• Focus on realistic representation, balance, proportion, and harmony.
• Emphasis on idealized human forms, exemplified in Greek sculptures.
• Intricate details and storytelling in Roman frescoes.
• Renaissance masters Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael.
• Masterpieces: "Mona Lisa," "David," "The School of Athens."