Group 1 - Prehistoric Era
Group 1 - Prehistoric Era
Group 1 - Prehistoric Era
Art Movement
Pre Historic
Era
The Land of time before the
dawn of civilization Pre Historic
Art Movement
Pre Historic Timeline
During this era, which lasted
Each period were separated by the from the Paleolithic period to
advancement of their cultures, from free roaming the end of the Neolithic
nomads of the Paleolithic era to the early period, humans were
hunter-gatherers who lived in
farming cultures of the Neolithic era. Each era small bands and tribes. They
produced art that signifies the cultural existence had a deep connection to the
of early humans. natural world and their art
often reflected this, with many
pieces depicting animals and
1 Paleolithic Period other elements of the natural
environment.
2 Mesolithic Period
3 Neolithic Period
Prehistoric Art
• Humans were hunter-gatherers who lived
in small bands and tribes.
• They had a deep connection to the natural
world which is very evident on their arts.
• Materials used:
Paleolithic Period
Stone Age tools This pictographs are left behind to inform or to forewarn the
next generation. Many of this pictographs were also used as
backdrops of prehistoric ceremonies
Stone knife used for
carving and even
etching on cave walls
Petroglyphs
estimated to be over 17,000 religious rituals. Some of the most famous examples of
• Mesolithic people likely continued the art forms developed during upper
paleolithic Period, including cave paintings and engravings, small sculptural
artifacts, and early megalithic architecture.
Mesolithic Period
Different kinds of art in
this era
Transition from caves to
outdoors
As ice age receded and abundance of forest came.
Cueva de las Manos (Cave of
Mesolithic rock art gives more space to human
Hands) 9500 BCE made from
figures, and is characterized by keener observation, rock pigments
and greater narrative in the paintings. Also, because
of the warmer weather, it moves from caves to
outdoor sites in numerous locations.
Despite the lack of written records from this time period, the art
New Age of Humans
from the pre-historic era provides valuable insights into the lives
and beliefs of early humans. It shows that even in the absence of
In general, the more settled and written language, humans were capable of creating complex and
beautiful works of art that continue to fascinate and inspire us to
better-resourced the region, the more art it
this day.
produces. So it was with Neolithic art, which
branched out in several different directions.
And although most ancient art remained
essentially functional in nature, there was a
The Neolithic Era began
greater focus on ornamentation and
when some groups of
decoration. humans gave up the
nomadic,
hunter-gatherer lifestyle
completely to begin
farming.
Neolithic Period