Humanism is defined as a philosophy based on the importance and dignity of each human. Humanism started in Italy, due to their innovative way of life; the increase of trade stemmed new ideas. People who practice Humanism are called humanists. Humanists essentially believe that humans have control over their lives and have the ability to question everything around them. Humanists usually study classical art, government, architecture, language, history and poetry. Humanism in art refers to the change a person could bring to art. In Greek and Roman art, the primary focus is man, while in Egyptian and Mesopotamian art articulates around the art of a higher power.

This Greek sculpture of Discobolus depicts an image of a man. Compared to Ancient Egyptian art, this image compares to an image of a human being while Egyptian art makes little resemblance to a actual human. Also the techniques of the sculpture differ from Ancient Egyptian sculptures since they are from different time periods the different techniques display different images. This Greek art shows a masculine warrior, which most Greek sculptures portray. This sculpture illustrates an image of a strong and powerful man, the way the sculpture is presented shows the slight feminine touch of the sculpture.