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What is the purpose of prehistoric art?
What is the purpose of prehistoric art?
What type of art is the Venus of Willendorf?
What type of art is the Venus of Willendorf?
What is the Hypogeum in Hal Safi?
What is the Hypogeum in Hal Safi?
What is the most common subject matter of Palaeolithic art?
What is the most common subject matter of Palaeolithic art?
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What type of material was used to build Ggantija?
What type of material was used to build Ggantija?
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Where have cave paintings been found?
Where have cave paintings been found?
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What is the purpose of primitive art?
What is the purpose of primitive art?
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What is the main focus of the Venus of Willendorf?
What is the main focus of the Venus of Willendorf?
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What type of structure is Ggantija?
What type of structure is Ggantija?
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What is the Hypogeum in Hal Safi?
What is the Hypogeum in Hal Safi?
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Study Notes
- Prehistoric art is made up of paintings and sculptures that date back to before humans developed writing.
- Primitive art is often used to communicate religious beliefs to future generations.
- During the Palaeolithic period, importance was placed on hunting and catching prey, which is why we can see the importance of animals in these paintings.
- Some cave paintings have been found in Europe, depicting animals in a realistic manner.
- The Venus of Willendorf is an example of an ancient sculpture that is focused on the body parts needed for reproduction.
- Ggantija in Gozo is one of the biggest freestanding temples made of limestone.
- Hypogeum in Hal Safi a necropolis (underground burial site) was discovered with over seven thousand dead bodies buried together with female statues.
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What are some of the benefits to studying prehistoric art? One reason is that it can be used to communicate religious beliefs to future generations. During the Palaeolithic period, importance was placed on hunting and catching prey, and you can see this in the paintings and sculptures. Some cave paintings have been found in Europe, depicting animals in a realistic manner. The Venus of Willendorf is an example of an ancient sculpture that is focused on the body parts needed for reproduction. Ggantija in Gozo is one of the biggest freestanding temples made of limestone. Hypogeum
