Definitions
Purposes
Artwork
Paleolithic
Neolithic
100
Define: NEOLITHIC
new stone age
100
Purpose of prehistoric art
to attempt to appease or control natural forces
100
These two discovered the Lascaux Caves:
Marcel and his dog, Robot
100
What is the time period of the Paleolithic period?
30,000 bce to 8,000 bce
100
what is the time period of the neolithic period?
8,000 bce - 5,000 bce
200
Define: PALEOLITHIC
old stone age
200
purpose of ostrich shell necklaces
protect people from going blind
200
Name this type of architecture:
MENHIR
200
what was portable art made from?
small stones, bones, antlers, clay
200
what is a Pukao?
a hat/knot like structure on top of a Moai's head
300
Define: Stationary
art that stays in one place
300
purpose of pukaos
recognized the power that those individuals had when they were alive
300
What is the oldest portable prehistoric artwork found to date?
"Human with a feline head"
or: "Lion man of Hohlenstein-Stadel"
300
where is the Lascaux Cave located?
France
300
who was the largest Moai ever erected?
Paro
400
Define: Portable
Artwork that is moveable
400
purpose of portable artwork
spiritual belief rituals
400
What is a very unique animal found in the "Hall of Bulls"?
the unicorn
400
what was the purpose of the "Lion Man"?
To represent a shaman, deity, or mythical being
400
What is the purpose behind Stonehenge being built?
nobody knows; complete mystery.
There are theories!
500
Define: Figurative
recognizable as animal or human in form
500
purpose of a dolmen
burial chambers
500
What tools and materials did the Prehistoric people use for paintbrushes and paint?
bones, sticks, fossils
charcoal, ochre, blood, animal fat
500
what happened at the end of the paleolithic time period to make way for the neolithic time period?
the glaciers started to recede and made way for a warmer climate; easier living conditions
500
What was used for eyes for the Moai, and what happened when they were placed?
coral reefs; they "ignited" the soul of the person who the Moai was created for so they could spread their energy across their people