Why is it harder to find examples of 3D art rather than 2D art in early human history? No early civilizations made 3D art. 3D art is only part of the digital arts. People have always preferred 2D art to 3D art. The materials used for 3D art often turn to dust over time.

this is probably because of the materials that were available at that time

i believe the correct answer is: must sculpture be beautiful to be considered art?

the aesthetics represents the exploring of beauty and taste of nature in art, with the creation and appreciation of beauty. having that in mind, i believe the appropriate aesthetic question you could ask about gianlorenzo bernini’s sculpture david is “must sculpture be beautiful to be considered art? ”.