Prehistoric Art, Symbolic representation of prehistoric cultures.Representation of their world and belief through visual images.The way of recording things/events of their experiences.Probably used for storytelling to others
On the one hand, prehistoric art reveal not only their notion of BEAUTY, but also complex SOCIAL system of that time.
On the other, prehistoric art can be found in many different locations in the world. What is that mean ?.
Lascaux in France, Western Europe
Egypt, North Africa.
Jabiru, Australia.
Bulgaria, South-Eastern Europe
Thailand, Southeast Asia
Argentina, South America
California, North America
bhimbetka in Madya Pradesh, India
Sri lanka-kadurupokuna
Prehistoric Art
Prehistoric Art can be divide in to three period1. Paleolithic – Cave Paintings, Venus Figures2. Mesolithic – Simple, 3. Neolithic- Figures, Pottery and Megalithic
Rock art consists of five principle motifs,Human figures, Animals, Tool and Weapons, Rudimentary local Maps and Symbols.
Wounded Bison-Altamira, Spain, 15,000-10,000 BC.
Mesolithic PeriodMesolithic Art differ from Paleolithic art. No naturalistic figures are present.
Neolithic Period
The Neolithic period, also called New Stone Age, began when men first developed agriculture and settled in permanent villages. It ended with the discovery of bronze.
Neolithic Artifacts pottery. Mother Goddess and megalithic stone monuments such as Stonehenge.
Stonehenge One of the most famous prehistoric site of the world
Located in Salisbury Plain, England2000BC.
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Indian Rock art-Bhimbetka (1500-2000BC)
Located in Madya Pradesh, India
Tantirimalai- Northwestern Province
Rajagalakanda-Eastern Province
Kadurupokuna-Eastern Province
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