Prehistoric Era Art

Prehistoric Era Art

• Archaeology is the field of study interested in the art from the Prehistoric Era.
• The purpose of the paintings found inside the caves could be for ceremonial, symbolic, or storytelling purposes.

Characteristics of Prehistoric Drawings

• The Prehistoric drawings of animals usually depict them in motion, with dynamic and lifelike poses.
• The drawings of animals are often accurate in proportion.

Notable Discoveries

• A painting with nearly 2,000 figures was discovered in 1994, not 1940.

Significance of Prehistoric Art

• The paintings from the Prehistoric Era are considered to be some of the earliest and most important forms of human art.

Misconceptions

• Prehistoric art is not only of interest to art historians, but also to archaeologists, anthropologists, and others.
• Prehistoric paintings were not primarily composed of abstract designs, but rather featured realistic depictions of animals and humans.
• The purpose of the paintings found inside the caves is still debated and unknown.