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Visual Arts, Drama, and Music: Change Over Time (c. 3000 BCE–1300 CE) -…

- - - - Drama was a major part of Greek life and was performed during religious festivals honoring Dionysus. Tragedies and comedies explored themes like fate, justice, morality, and the relationship between humans and the gods, showing how Greeks used storytelling and performance to examine their values and society.
        
        Ancient Greek Theatre - World History Encyclopedia
        
        Greek Tragedy Mask
      - Romans used performances such as gladiator games, chariot races, and public festivals to reinforce social order, loyalty to the state, and the power of the empire. These events entertained the public while also promoting Roman political authority and shared identity.
        
        Theater and Amphitheater in the Roman World - Met Meuseum
        
        Gladiator
    - - Landscape painting in these dynasties reflects Chinese values of harmony with nature, Daoist and Confucian philosophy, and the importance of balance. This shows how art was used to express beliefs rather than just record appearances.
        
        Landscape Painting in Chinese Art - Met Meuseum
        
        Landscape Painting
      - Music and ceremonial performance were central to Shang and Tang society. In the Shang Dynasty, music was used in religious rituals to honor ancestors and communicate with spirits. During the Tang Dynasty, music and dance flourished at court and in public life, showing cultural openness and the importance of harmony, order, and unity in Chinese society.
        
        Music and Art of China
        
        Chinese Bell
- - - - Tablet - The British Meuseum
        
        The Epic of Gilgamesh
    - - Ur: The Ziggurat - Met Meuseum
        
        Ziggurat
  - - - The Art of Ancient Egypt - Met Meuseum
        
        Egyptian Art
    - - Music & Dance in Ancient Egypt - World History Enclycopedia
        
        Egyptian Dancer
- - - - Islamic Art
    - - History of Islamic Calligraphy - Asian Art Museum
  - - - Byzantine Theatron - A place for Performance?
    - - Byzantine Mosaic Art Detailed Guide