Ancient artists used a variety of techniques to create sculptures, including carving, casting, and modeling.

Ancient Egyptian artists primarily used stone, such as limestone, sandstone, and granite, to create sculptures.

Ancient Greek artists used a variety of techniques to create sculptures, including chiseling, hammering, and polishing.

Ancient Roman artists primarily used marble to create sculptures.

Ancient Chinese artists used a variety of techniques to create paintings, including brushwork, calligraphy, and ink wash painting.

Ancient Japanese artists primarily used silk to create paintings.

Ancient Indian artists used a variety of techniques to create paintings, including miniature painting, mural painting, and Tanjore painting.

Ancient African artists primarily used bark cloth to create paintings.

Ancient Native American artists used a variety of techniques to create pottery, including coiling, pinching, and paddle-and-anvil.

Ancient Mesoamerican artists primarily used clay to create pottery.

Ancient Andean artists primarily used weaving to create textiles.

Ancient Egyptian artists used a variety of materials to create jewelry, including gold, silver, and copper.

Ancient Greek artists used a variety of techniques to create jewelry, including filigree, granulation, and enameling.

Ancient Roman artists used a variety of materials to create jewelry, including gold, silver, and bronze.

Ancient Chinese artists used a variety of techniques to create jewelry, including cloisonné, champlevé, and plique-à-jour.