The first artists painted to survive, remember, and believe. Then everything changed. As villages became cities and civilizations emerged, art took on new responsibilities. It no longer belonged on…

How did art begin? Who created it, who collected it, and how has it shaped the way we understand ourselves throughout history? We invite you to follow Handprints to AI Art, a new ongoing series published on the Visual Arts Blog. This journey explores the remarkable evolution of art—from the earliest handprints on cave walls to the age of artificial intelligence.

Investigate why cities were so integral to the rise of ci...