What Makes Art Last for Thousands of Years?

Art can last for a very long time if it's made with the right materials. Think of it like building a house, using strong bricks and good glue will make it stand up to weather, wind, and time. If you use weak materials, like paper or flaky paint, your art might fall apart quickly.

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A painting made with strong clay pigments can last for thousands of years if it's kept in the dark.
Sculptures carved from stone are like bricks, they don't break easily when there's no wind or rain to wear them down.
If you paint a picture with paper and weak glue, it might fall apart after just 100 years.

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