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The following characteristics of The Paleolithic Age are listed as cave paintings, rock art, jewelry, and even religious behavior. The Paleolithic's used caves and temporary shelters at times to live in. Smarthistory.org
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Female Figure of Hohlefels (35,000) was found by the Schelklingen cave in Germany. This figure is shown to have patterns engraved into the figure to represent clothing. As you begin to look at the figure more closely, we can view a "craved ring" indicating it may have be use as a necklace, for aesthetic or personal expression. Smarthistory.org -
The Chauvet-pont-d'Arc is one of the oldest representational art of the upper paleolithic period. Caves are important to the culture of Paleolithic's as it was a place of gathering for burial and rituals. Works of art can be found such as paintings, drawings and even sculptures. Throughout these caves we find themes of animals, human figures and abstract signs. Smarthistory.org -
The "Panel of The Chinese Horses" (15,000) can be found in the Lascaux cave from France. The Paleolithic's created many paintings and drawings that represent animals like horses, some kind of bull or even humans at times. Materials used were either fingers or tools created from fur to replicate brushes. Colors such as red, yellow, black and white were used to create these artworks. Smarthistory.org -
The neolithic period is the last stage of the stone age. During this time there was the practice of architecture such as monuments. There was also the use of stone tools and neolithic cultures began exploring different metals to incorporate into hunting, farming, and creation of towns. Not only that but creating crafts for artistic expression. Worldhistory.org
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The Seated Woman of Çatalhöyük (7,400) decorates an image of humans and animals. Made from fired clay and can be used as a wish token or to ward off evil spirits. Smarthistory.org -
The plastered human skull was found near the town of Jericho. Decorated with plaster to recreate human faces, with shells for eyes. In the town of Jericho would untie its people to mourn the dead. Each skull would be an individual that was once known. Smarthistory.org -
The Stonehenge is located on Sailsbury Plain, Wiltshire, southern England. This Stonehenge has gone through phases during its creation.