Paleolithic Cave Art
Early Human Cave Art
Early humans communicated their beliefs, daily experiences, and important events through art. This cave art depicts an animal that must have played an important role in their daily lives.
Prehistoric Artistic Expression
Prehistoric peoples may have expressed their spiritual beliefs through art. This art piece may have expressed a connection with their interactions with animals, a form of sacrifice, or appreciation for life sustaining resources.
Art and Culture
Paleolithic peoples may have expressed their culture (customs, achievements, human intellect) through art.
Creative Ancestors
Early humans expressed their creativity through cave art. Historians, like archaeologists, have concluded that these early peoples used stencils in their art making.
Art in the
Paleolithic Period
The Stone Age cave art shows that early humans were capable of expressing their thoughts and feelings.
Mr. Mora
Olive Vista 6th Grade STEAM Magnet History/English Teacher and Website Editor