Pre-historic art Pre-historic art The Angono Petroglyphs is the oldest known work of art in the Philippines. There are 127 human and animal figures engraved on the rockwall dating back to 3,000 B.C.. These inscriptions clearly show stylized human figures, frogs and lizards along with other designs that may have depicted other interesting figures but erosion may have caused it to become indistinguishable. ...more on Wikipedia about "Angono Petroglyphs"
The Bagnolo steles are two stone boulders found in Ceresolo-Bagnolo, Malegno commune, Brescia province, Lombardia, Northern Italy, at the base of Monte Mignone, at an altitude of ca. 700 m. Bagnolo 1 was discovered in 1963, bearing depictions of 14 items, engraved by hammering. Recognizable are drawings of a Sun, an axe and several daggers of the " Remedello" type, a belt and an ibex. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bagnolo stele"
Bird stones are prehistoric, abstract stone carvings made by Native Americans. The artifacts were a common inclusion in graves and though to have ceremonial importance. They are noted for their distinctive simplicity and beauty. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bird Stone"
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Cave or rock paintings are paintings painted on cave or rock walls and ceilings, usually dating to prehistoric times. Rock paintings are made since the Upper Paleolithic, 40,000 years ago. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cave painting"
Cup and ring marks or cup marks are a form of prehistoric art found predominantly in the upland parts of the British Isles but also in some parts of continental Europe. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cup and ring mark"
Hamangia was a Middle Newolithic culture in the north of the Balkans, including the Danube area, whose evolution began during the second half of the sixth millennium BC. The Hamangia culture was often known for their work with ceramics. It originated in the northeast of the Mediterranean and apparently has a cultural heritage that includes the Vinca, Dudesti and Karanovo III cultures. The Hamangia culture is characterized by a strong stability, which hinders our perception of its geographic and chronological evolution. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hamangia culture"
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Megalithic art refers to the use of large stones as an artistic medium. Although some modern artists and sculptors make use of large stones in their work, the term is more generally used to describe art carved onto megaliths by prehistoric peoples. Other forms of prehistoric art such as cave paintings and mobiliary art appear to have served different purposes to megalithic representations which are often highly abstract and serve no obvious purpose. Megalithic art can include petroglyphs although not all petroglyphs constitute megalithic art as petroglyphs are often carved on natural rock surfaces such as cave walls rather than on purposefully placed megaliths. ...more on Wikipedia about "Megalithic art"
Parietal art is artwork done on cave walls or large blocks of stone. One of the most famous examples of parietal art is Grotte Chauvet in France. ...more on Wikipedia about "Parietal art"
Petroglyphs are images incised in rock, usually by prehistoric, especially Neolithic, peoples. They were an important form of pre- writing symbols, used in communication from approximately 10,000 B.C. to modern times, depending on culture and location. The word comes from the Greek words petros meaning "stone" and glyphein meaning "to carve" (it was originally coined in French as pétroglyphe). The term 'petroglyph' should not be confused with pictograph, which is an image drawn or painted on a rock face. ...more on Wikipedia about "Petroglyph"
The Piasa or Piasa Bird is a legendary creature that was depicted in a mural painted by Native Americans on a cliff above the Mississippi River. The mural was created prior to the arrival of any European explorers in that area. The "Piasa" may also be a representation of the "Ukena," or Underwater Panther, that appears in the mythology of many eastern native traditions. Its location was near present day Alton, Illinois in Jersey County. ...more on Wikipedia about "Piasa"
The earliest known European art is from the upper palaeolithic period and includes both cave painting, such as the famous paintings at Lascaux, and portable art, such as animal carvings and so-called Venus figurines like the Venus of Willendorf. There are some speculations that only Homo sapiens is capable of artistic expression. However, Homo erectus had long before produced seemingly aimless patterns on artifacts such as is those found at Bilzingsleben in Thuringia, and these might be understood as a precursor to art, as well as to reveal some intent of the artificer to decorate, to fashion beyond practical necessity. The symmetry and attention given to the shape of a tool has led authors to see middle palaeolithic hand axes and especially laurel points as artistic expressions as well. The Venus of Berekhat Ram (Israel) and its counterpart in Morocco, the Venus of Tan-Tan, from 800,000 and 220,000 BC, may be the earliest attempts to recreate the human form. A recent find, the Mask of La Roche-Cotard in France, now suggests that Neanderthal humans may have developed a sophisticated and more complicated artistic tradition. ...more on Wikipedia about "Pre-historic art"
Rock art is a term in archaeology for any man-made markings made on natural stone. They can be divided into: ...more on Wikipedia about "Rock art"
The Sorcerer is one name for an enigmatic cave painting found in a cavern known as 'The Sanctuary' at Trois-Frères, France. It appears to depict a man dressed as a stag (or, alternatively, a half-human spirit). The image is commonly interpreted as a shaman performing some kind of ritual to ensure good hunting. ...more on Wikipedia about "The Sorcerer (cave art)"
The Cave of the Trois-Frères is one of the famous caves in southwestern France famous for its cave paintings. It is located in Montesquieu-Avantès, in the Ariège département. ...more on Wikipedia about "Trois-Frères"
Venus figurines is an umbrella term for a number of prehistoric items, mostly in statuette form, of obese or heavily pregnant women from the Aurignacian or Gravettian period of the upper Palaeolithic, found in Europe. They are among the oldest ceramics known. Like many such artifacts, their true cultural meaning may never be known; however, given that at the time of their construction human society would not have the same tendency towards obesity as it has today (as foodstuffs, particularly those which are fattening, would have been scarce as farming had not yet been invented), they may be emblems of security and success, fertility icons, or even direct representations of various goddesses themselves. ...more on Wikipedia about "Venus figurines"
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