Archaeologists and anthropologists use artwork primarily to determine how cultures and societies were structured in the past. By analyzing artistic styles, motifs, and themes, they can glean insights into the social hierarchies, beliefs, values, and daily lives of different cultures. Artwork often reflects the cultural context in which it was created, providing important clues about social organization, relationships, spiritual beliefs, and historical events.
While geometric patterns and their arrangements can certainly be analyzed and can carry cultural significance, the overarching structural understanding of society and culture is typically the primary focus of their investigations.