<human>:  What is the history of ancient Egyptian art?
<bot>: The history of ancient Egyptian art dates back to predynastic times, around 3000 BCE through to the Roman period in 30 BCE. It witnessed major phases of development including Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom art, which encompassed a range of forms and mediums such as sculpture, painting, metals and glass, and ceramics. Ancient Egyptian artists commonly depicted gods, goddesses and pharaohs in their artworks, as well as scenes from daily life, landscape and nature scenes, and abstract motifs. It was also heavily influenced by other civilizations like the Greeks, Hebrews, and Romans, who visited Egypt and left their mark on its culture and art.