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Paleolithic & Neolithic Art

By Michelle Corona
  • Period: 30,000 BCE to 10,000 BCE

    Paleolithic Period

    The Paleolithic Period, or Old Stone Age, (30,000 BCE- 10,000 BCE) showcased the first phase of human life and creativity. During this period, humans relied on hunting and gathering using stone tools. Survival was a major skill and essential during this time. Later on, humans began to produce works of art such as cave paintings, rock art, and jewelry, and began to engage in religious behavior such as burial and rituals.
  • Painting of a bison in the Great Hall of Policromes, Altamira, Spain
    18,000 BCE

    Painting of a bison in the Great Hall of Policromes, Altamira, Spain

  • Period: 10,000 BCE to 3000 BCE

    Neolithic Age

    The Neolithic or New Stone Age (10,000 BCE- 3,000 BCE) showcased a phase of human development. This period was marked by a progression in behavioral and cultural characteristics including the domestication of animals and crops, and development of architecture. The creation of more advanced tools, pottery, and civilization came into play.