Funerary art

Funerary art encompasses objects, sculptures, and monuments created to honor and remember the deceased. It serves to commemorate individuals, express cultural beliefs about the afterlife, and provide comfort to the living. Examples include tomb sculptures, gravestones, mausoleums, and burial markers, often reflecting the social status, religious practices, and artistic styles of their time. Funerary art has been a significant part of human history across civilizations, blending aesthetic craftsmanship with spiritual symbolism to ensure remembrance and convey cultural values related to death and mortality.