Yes, after the first people walked on earth people tried to improve their art skills more and more. That's why we have these kind of arts today.
Art History!
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influenced is the past and past participle of influence.
Transhistorical Connections are the connections of the past and the present in art, creating historical bridges.
The Renaissance influenced architecture and art.
Politics have influenced music. "Has" is the present form whereas "have/had" is the past - unless you were using something such as "he has gone" "she had/has done".
The traditional African religion influenced most African art, but Christianity influenced Ethiopian art.
The past influences the present through its cumulative impact on societal norms, values, and institutions. Historical events shape current political, economic, and social systems, as well as individual attitudes and behaviors. Understanding the past helps explain the present and can guide decision-making for the future.
past: I was; you were; he/she/it was present: I am; you are; he/she/it is
The past tense is influenced.
Art should be eternal. A piece of art which is about the past and has no relation to today, is not relevant.