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Many people living during the Middle Ages were not able to read, so the Church had artists place sculptures outside of the church the portrayed events that occurred in the Bible.
to decorate buildings
Relief sculptures in Mesopotamia served primarily as a way to convey narratives, depict religious beliefs, and commemorate rulers or significant events. They were often used to decorate temple walls, palaces, and tombs, conveying important cultural and historical information to viewers.
Netsuke sculptures were invented in Japan. Though they originally served a practical purpose when invented in the 17th century they now have more artistic merit. These mini sculptures can be found on eBay.
There is a variety of small sculptures varying in purpose. However, look up the word "Netsuke", this is one type of small Japanese sculpture.
so the missions could have churches
They were used to commemorate history. So they had to be very accurate.
They believes in life after death so they made pryamids which were their types of artwork. The whole purpose of it was for their pharoahs when the died.
Gods body the church are for christians to meet worship the god.
The purpose is that official residence of the President of Russia, also holds many cathedrals/ churches. I'm doing this for a project, im not sure if it has any other purpose but that's what i said for it... >.<
external decoration is a outside decration thats sures a purpose
The purpose of the fine arts was developed as offerings made to the gods, also, all the arts such as dance, music, and sculptures and paintings were all related to the temple rituals.