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."
Therefore, the main goal of Sogdian art was storytelling, achieved through minimalist compositions featuring lines, colors, and basic landscape elements that facilitate a clear visual representation of the story being told.