Thus, the purpose of Sogdian art was to transmit narrative. In their paintings and carvings, "Sogdian artists would include only the essentials. Lines, blocks of color, and a few landscape elements to set the scene create an easy-to-read two-dimensionality that helps advance the progress of the depicted tale."
The purpose of Sogdian art was to narrate stories in a straightforward manner, using simple yet effective visual elements such as lines, blocks of color, and minimalistic landscapes to convey the plot and advance the narrative.