Why are humans depicted in paintings from ancient civilizations like different than now? Weren’t there artists who could paint realistic paintings?

Question

Weren’t there artists at that time who could draw humans for what they actually looked like. For instance, look at the paintings of kings from the 17th Century or before.

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Answer 1

It’s also got to do with cognition in my opinion. Early man who lived in caves probably had the mind and mentality of a modern day child. Therefore their ability to get dexterous in drawings were limited to stick like art. Further evolution caused betterment!!
Just my opinion, don’t destroy me!!