This page is dedicated to Prehistoric Art.
Readings
In Stokstad, that is Chapter 1, p. 1-23.
Map
Chapter 1 Map: Prehistoric Europe in Europe
Presentations
Prehistoric Art in Europe: Paleolithic and Neolithic Art (Coming soon – have to make adjustments to file)
1 Prehistoric
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Links
Here are links to several websites which can provide more details about prehistoric art:
Stone Age Art – General Overview
The Tombs of Newgrange (Ireland)
The Woman/Venus of Willendorf (Austria)
The Woman/Venus of Brassempouy (France)
Stonehenge – A Center for Healing?
NEW – Links for Prehistoric resources and images
Major Works to Remember
Questions to Consider
- What changes occurred between the Paleolithic and the Neolithic periods?
- How does calling a prehistoric female figurine a “woman” instead of “Venus” force us to think differently? Why were these figurines originally called “Venus” figurines?
- Refer to three pieces of art that demonstrate Paleolithic art’s aesthetic values.
- What evidence is there that megalithic structures, like Stonehenge, were used in connection with celestial events?
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Magister Ricard