Unrecorded rituals and beliefs
- Many rituals, religious beliefs, and practices were not immortalized in physical forms like monuments or sculptures, posing difficulties in understanding the full scope of ancient religious traditions.
- Countless communities may have had vibrant religious practices and philosophical ideas that were not documented, emphasizing that the monumental artefacts studied are just a fraction of ancient religious and artistic expressions.
Can We “See” Everything?| Class 12 History Notes
Introduction to the challenges in Understanding Ancient Visual Traditions: Despite the preservation of architectural marvels, sculptures, and paintings from ancient times, much has been lost over the centuries, leaving gaps in our understanding of past visual cultures. The remaining artefacts offer glimpses into the creative visions of the artists, sculptors, masons, and architects who crafted these works, but comprehending their intended meanings poses a significant challenge.