Cave painting

The end of the Ice Age and Paleolithic Age brought along with it the rise of a new age called the Mesolithic era. In this era, man was compelled to adapt to his new surroundings by changing his lifestyle and the tools and weapons he used. This Historyplex post has some more information about the Mesolithic era.

Part of an ekphrastic, non-fiction series from author David Linebarger.

Introduction: The Paleolithic period, also known as the Old Stone Age, was the earliest and longest period of human history, lasting from about 2.6 million years ago until approximately 10,000 BCE. During this time, humans lived in hunter-gatherer societies and relied on stone tools for survival. This era is marked by significant developments in human

Cave paintings consists of painted and engraved works on cave walls or ceilings. The earliest examples of those were seen at Aurignacian times which was almost 35,000 years ago. According to eviden…

Paleolithic cave painting...Cave of Hands/Argentina...75000 BC

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Camera and Photography News, Reviews, Tips and Tutorials ‣ By Bill Dobbins www.billdobbinsphotography.com Altamira Cave Date: 35,600 years ago Location: Spain Subject: Ochre and charcoal images of handprints, bison, and horses Discovered By: Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola | Source: http://bit.ly/2OeG1Op The most ancient cave paintings we are aware of are more than 40,000 years old. Exactly why our ancestors chose to make these paintings is