Stone Age Artists

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Stone Age Artists

Coloured illustration depicting Stone Age artists of the Upper Palaeolithic or Reindeer Period. Their art dates from 32, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. It consists of stationery art such as cave paintings and portable art comprising small moveable pieces and is often of great artistic merit. Portable art, as shown being made here, consists of pieces carved out of bone or stone, or engraved on to stone or slate, using pieces of flint as a tool. Some are modelled in clay. They often depict animals including mammoths, reindeer, horses, cattle and fish.Female figures connected with fertility, ornamental patterns, decorated tools, weapons and beads have also been found

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Cattle Flint Horses Mammoths Palaeolithic Portable Art Slate Stone Stone Age Tools Upper Paleolithic Weapons

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This coloured illustration transports us back in time to the Stone Age, specifically the Upper Palaeolithic or Reindeer Period. Dating from 32,000 to 10,000 years ago, this period was marked by an explosion of artistic expression by our ancient ancestors. The art created during this era consisted of both stationary and portable pieces that showcased immense artistic skill. The stationary art took form as mesmerizing cave paintings that still leave us in awe today. Meanwhile, portable art comprised small moveable pieces crafted with meticulous detail. This particular print captures a moment where Stone Age artists are engrossed in creating portable art using bone or stone as their canvas. With flint tools at hand, they meticulously carve intricate designs onto stone or slate surfaces while others mold clay into delicate figurines. Animals play a prominent role in these masterpieces; mammoths, reindeer, horses, cattle, and fish come to life through the skilled hands of these ancient artisans. However, it is not just animals that grace these artworks - female figures symbolizing fertility also make appearances alongside ornamental patterns and decorated tools. As we gaze upon this image captured by Science Photo Library's lens, we cannot help but marvel at the talent and creativity possessed by our distant ancestors. Their ability to create such remarkable works without modern technology serves as a testament to human ingenuity throughout history.

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