who was the first artist name to have been recorded in history

Due to the nature of art and record keeping in the very distant past, it's difficult to pinpoint a single "first artist" with a recorded name. Here's why:

Prehistoric Art: Cave paintings and other artistic creations from prehistoric times (think tens of thousands of years ago) predate written records. We don't have names associated with these artists.

Early Civilizations: In ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia or Egypt, art was often created for religious or public purposes. The focus might have been on the work itself rather than crediting individual artists. Sculptors, painters, or craftspeople might have been known within their communities, but their names may not have been formally documented.