The classical civilization of Rome, Greece, and Africa used art for ceremonial purposes. The three classical civilizations used sculptures for prayer, murals for entertainment, and masks for ceremonial dances. In Rome the great sculptor Phidias carved a sculpture of Athena, looking like a warrior. He put it in the Parthenon where they prayed and worshipped gods and goddesses. In Greece murals showed scenes of daily life with lots of colors. Wrestling pictures were put up at w