art in early civilization

1. LESSON 7: ART IN EARLY
CIVILIZATIONS

2. PREHISTORIC CAVE
ART

3. Objectives:
At the end of the discussion, you are expected to
learn about:
a. the three periods of the Stone Age
Culture and;
b. how art was used by prehistoric
people to depict everyday life

4. 3 CATEGORIES OF ACTIVITIES
Category I (Easy): This tasks are relatively simple and
require minimal efforts or knowledge to accomplish.
(1point)
Category 2 (Average): This category encompasses tasks
or activities that require moderate level of skill,
knowledge or effort. (2 points)
Category 3 (Difficult): This tasks or activities are
challenging and typically necessitate a high level of
expertise, specialization or effort to complete
successfully. (3 points)

5. EASY: ACTIVITY TIME!
Directions: Choose the words from the box that
corresponds to its meaning.
1. N _ _ _ I _ _ _ C _ _ T
-describes all arts and crafts created by
societies who had abandoned the semi-nomadic
lifestyle of hunting and gathering food in favour of
farming and animal husbandry.
Mesolithic Age Prehistoric Art
Cave Art Paleolithic Art
Stone Age Neolithic Art
Conjures Storytelling

6. 2. P _ _ H _ _ _ _ _ _ C _ _ T
- it refers to all art that was created before
cultures had developed more complex forms of
expression and communication such as a written
language.
3. P _ _ _ O _ _ T _ _ _ A _ _
- is a broad term used to describe the
earliest known art making period in the history of
human development, including cave paintings,
relief carvings and sculptural objects.

7. 4. C _ _ E _ R _
- is generally considered to have a symbolic or
religious function, sometimes both.
5. S _ _ _ E _ _ E
- was the prehistoric cultural stage, or level of
human development, that was characterized by the
creation and use of stone tools.
6. M _ _ _ L _ _ _ I _ _ G _
- is literally the middle stone age.

8. -is art created by ancient humans before
written records were kept. It includes cave
paintings, sculptures, and carvings that
offer insights into early human cultures
and beliefs.
INTRODUCTION
PREHISTORIC ART

9. -refers to ancient drawings, paintings,
and engravings found on the walls and
ceilings of caves. These artworks were
created by prehistoric humans and often
depict animals, symbols, and scenes
from their daily lives.
CAVE ART

10. SOME COMMON THEMES AND
SUBJECTS IN PREHISTORIC CAVE ART

11. 1. Depicted Animals

12. 2. Handprints

13. 3. Geometric shapes and Abstract
patterns

15. STONE AGE
The Stone Age was the prehistoric cultural stage,
or level of human development, that was characterized
by the creation and use of stone tools. . It is called
the Stone Age because it is characterised by when early
humans, sometimes known as cavemen, started
using stone, such as flint, for tools and weapons. They
also used stones to light fires. These stone tools are the
earliest known human tools. It began some 3.3 million
years ago.

16. Conjures - an image of men and
women dressed in skins, huddling
before a fire in a cave. (Fitcher -
Rathus. 2013)
Storytellers - serve as the complex
rational capabilities to tell their story
through written. records and
accounts, some artifacts in the form
of cave paintings and sculptures.

17. Religious Symbols -
most ancient artworks, a wide array
of organisms from the nature and
activities of everyday life.

18. What is the difference of
Prehistoric Art and Stone Age?

19. Prehistoric art refers to any form of artistic
expression that existed before the
invention of writing systems. It
encompasses a vast period of time, from
the emergence of humans until the
development of civilizations. On the other
hand, the Stone Age is a specific period
within prehistoric times, characterized by
the use of stone tools.

20. THREE PERIODS
OF THE STONE
AGE CULTURE

21. The Paleolithic, often called
the Stone Age, is a prehistoric
period that lasted roughly
from 2.5 million years ago to
around 10,000 years ago. It's
characterized by the use of
stone tools by early humans
and includes various cultural
stages, such as the Lower,
Middle, and Upper Paleolithic,
each marked by technological
advancements and changes in
human society.

22. The Mesolithic, or Middle
Stone Age is a prehistoric
period that followed the
Paleolithic and preceded the
Neolithic, lasting from around
10,000 years ago to about
5,000 years ago. During this
era, humans continued to rely
on stone tools but also began
to develop more advanced
technologies and adapt to
changing environments as
they transitioned from a
nomadic lifestyle to settled
communities.

23. The Neolithic, or New
Stone Age, was a pivotal
period in human history
around 10,000 years ago,
characterized by the
transition from nomadic
hunting and gathering to
settled farming and the
domestication of animals.
This shift led to the
development of
agriculture, permanent
settlements, and the
foundation of early human
civilizations.

24. What is the purpose or meaning
behind the prehistoric cave art?

25. The purpose and meaning behind
prehistoric cave art can be interpreted in
various ways. It is believed that prehistoric
cave art served as a form of communication,
storytelling, and expression for early
humans. These artworks depict animals,
human figures, and various symbols, which
could have represented hunting scenes,
religious or spiritual beliefs, or even social
rituals.

26. How has prehistoric cave
art influenced modern art?

27. Prehistoric cave art has had a profound impact
on the development of modern art. Its raw and
evocative nature has inspired countless artists
throughout history, leading to the exploration of
abstract, symbolic, and emotional expressions
in various art movements. It also highlights the
innate human desire for artistic expression and
communication.

28. AVERAGE: ACTIVITY
TIME!
Directions: Read the given statement. If the underlined
wordis correct, write "True",if the underlined word is
incorrect, replace the incorrect word with the correct
answer to make it a correct statement.
1. Neolithic Art is created by ancient humans
before written records were kept.
2. Common things or subject depicted
prehistoric cave art are animals, handprints,
geometric,shapes and abstract patterns.

29. 3. Conjures are the most ancient artworks, a
wide array of organisms from the nature and
activities of everyday life.
4. Mesolithic or stone age is the prehistoric
period that last from around 10,000 years to
about 5,000 years ago.
5. Prehistoric cave art does not have a profound
impact on the development of modern art.

30. Tools and Techniques
1. Pigments
Ochre
Charcoal
Maganese dioxide

31. 2. Brushes and Tools

32. 3. Stenciling 4. Spraying and blowing

33. 5. Foreshortening

34. 6. Contrasting lights and shadows

35. Superpose or
Superposition in the
context of cave paintings
refers to the practice of
creating new artwork on
top of existing paintings,
often resulting in layers
of art over time as
different generations of
artists added to the same
cave walls.

36. Superimpose in the
context of cave paintings
means to overlay or place
one image or design on
top of another within the
same artwork, often used
to create complex or
layered compositions.

37. Juxtapose means to place two
or more elements, such as
images or ideas, side by side
for the purpose of
comparison, contrast, or to
create a meaningful
relationship between them. In
cave paintings, juxtaposition
could involve placing different
scenes or symbols close to
each other to convey a specific
message or narrative.

39. The "Hall of Bulls" is a famous
prehistoric cave painting found in the
Lascaux Cave in France. It dates back
over 17,000 years and is renowned for
its detailed depictions of bulls, horses,
and other animals. The paintings were
likely created by early humans using
natural pigments and brushes. This
remarkable artwork provides insights
into the lives and artistic abilities of our
ancient ancestors, showcasing their
connection with the animals they
hunted and revered.

40. The exact reasons prehistoric people painted animals
like bulls, horses, deer, and cows in caves are not fully
understood, as there are nowritten records from that
time. However, several theories suggests why they
might have done it.
1. Ritual or Spiritual Purposes
2. Communication
The exact reasons prehistoric people painted
animals like bulls, horses, deer, and cows in caves
are not fully understood, as there are no written
records from that time. However, several theories
suggests why they might have done it.
1. Ritual or Spiritual Purposes
2. Communication
3. Artistic Expression
4. Storytelling
5. Educational or Training Tool

42. The Venus of Willendorf is a famous
prehistoric sculpture that dates back to
approximately 28,000-25,000 BCE. It
was discovered in Willendorf, Austria,
in 1908. This small limestone figurine is
notable for its exaggerated features,
including a curvaceous body, large
breasts, and prominent pubic area.
While its exact purpose is still debated,
it is often considered a representation
of fertility or the female form in
Paleolithic art.

43. While we can't definitively
determine its exact
purpose, several theories
have been proposed:
1. Cultural or Religous
Significance
2. Artistic Expression
3.
Fertility Symbol

44. DIFFICULT: WHICH ONE IS A LIE?
2 Truths, 1
Lie
Instruction:
There are 3 provided choices that
describes the particular words above.
Each of every choices has 2 correct
descriptions which means that one of
those is a lie. Your goal is to guess the 1
lie in only 10 seconds in order for you to
get 3 points in participation. Goodluck!!

45. 1. Tools and Materials used/made by
prehistoric people in painting
a. yellow ochre
b. blowing paint
c. fats from killed animals

46. 2. Superimpose
a. Placed side by side for
contrasting/comparing
b. Placed image on top of another
c. Used to create complex or layered
composition

47. 3. "Hall of Bulls"
a. Found in Willendorf, Austria
b. Created by early humans using natural
pigments and brushes
c. Insights about the connection of
prehistoric people with the animals they
hunted.

48. 4. Techniques
a. blowing paint
b. water
c. foreshortening

49. 5. Venus of Willendorf
a. Discovered in Willendorf, Austria in
1903
b. Famous prehistoric sculpture that
dates back to approximately 28,000 -
25,000 BCE
c. Representation of Fertility

50. ~Quote of the
day~
"In the darkness of the
caves, our ancestors
painted their visions,
leaving behind a legacy of
art that speaks to the
universal human desire for
self-expression." - Unknown