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Art in early

civilization
art in early civilization
STONE AGE – Is a term
used to describe a period of
history when stones were
used to make tools for
survival.
•The term conjures an
image of men and women
dressed in skin, huddling
before a fire in a cave.
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•Stone Age roughly span
the 14,000-2,000 BCE.
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art in early civilization
THREE PERIODS OF
STONE AGE
°PALEOLITHIC – the
late years of the old Stone
Age.
°MESOLITHIC –
Middle Stone Age.
°NEOLITHIC - New
Stone Age.

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• In unearthing of archeological
artifacts and remains provides
modern society a glimpse of the
beliefs, practices, and activities of
early civilization. The motives and
reasons behind the creation of ancient
materials such as sculptures,
painting, and architectural structures
may not be clearly defined.
Nevertheless, the early people
produced such material that reflect
their
5 attitudes and belief system on
•As the early humans started to transition from
being nomads to permanent settlers, their
everyday activities also had some changes,
which is evident through the materials and
even the works of art they have created.
Despite changes as a result of adapting to their
environment, there are central themes in their
artworks. Most ancient artworks depict
religious symbols, a wide array of organisms
from nature and activities of everyday life.
Prehistoric Art
The Stone Age has witnessed

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how humans were able to lead
more stable lives and eventually
come up with permanent shelters
and tools for survival.To
complement this stability and
sense of Permanence, early
humans also turned to the
Creation of paintings and
sculptures that depict humans,
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Paleolithic Art is a product of climate
change. As the climate got colder, part of
the early humans’ instinct is to look for
shelters that would provide them will
warmth. Caves became protective havens
for the early humans and these caves
paved the way for the birth of their first
attempt to create art.
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Found in the cave
Halls Of Bulls in Lascauz, France

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Mesolithic
Art
The “Venus of Willendorf.”
This figure is a highly abstracted woman
From highlighted body parts associated
with fertility.

•The representation may show the


importance of taking care of these
body parts for procreation and
consequently the survival of species.

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NEOLITHIC ART
STONEHENGE IN ENGLAND

The purpose of this fascinating edifice remains a mystery


up to
this day age. Some regard it as a temple while others see it
as
complex calendar the tracked the movements of both the
Sun
and Moon. Others ascribe some magical element to it by
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EGYPTIAN ART
The Egyptian civilization can be divided into three
periods: Old, Middle, and New Kingdom. Looking at the
three periods, it can be noticed that for the Egyptians, art
should be something religious and spiritual. There may
have been differences in the techniques used and style
emphasized, but there are common denominators among
the artworks created during their respective time periods.

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EGYPTIAN ART

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NARMER PALETTE
It was a palette that utilized
and applied dark colors
around King Narmer’s eyes.
The palette was also a symbol
that commemorates the
unification of Upper and Lower
Egypt.
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The Great Pyramid Of Giza
During the old Kingdom, one of
the
Architectural wonders was also
constructed.The pyramids in
Giza served as tombs since
their main purpose was to
provide a resting place for the
pharaohs.
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Queen Nefertiti
There is emphasis to life-like features of the face
like an elongate jaw and thick-lidded eyes.
Most artists created artworks that are natural
and seemingly real, highlighting the features of
their subjects.
Naturalism was not only used to depict
the pharaoh but also was used for
members of the royal family.
The bust of Queen Nefertiti has a long
and sensuous neck.
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King Tutankhamen
He became king at a very young age and died
at the age of eighteen. Howard Carter
discovered his tomb in 1922. They were
astonished to find gold artworks and that
the coffin was made out of solid gold.
The body of the young king was eredred
in linen and a gold mask covered his face.

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SUMMARY
During the prehistoric period, the early humans had transitioned from
a nomadic lifestyle to that of more permanent one, which led to early
civilizations. Some of the works discovered from this period would give
modern society a glimpse of what was life like during that period. One
of the early civilizations where art flourished was the egyptian
civilization. Throughout the three kingdoms all the way to the
Amarna Revolution, art has been directly used particularly in religious
and spiritual activities. Through these unearthed and discovered
artworks, the modern world could have a better understanding of the
past and how it can affect the present.

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Thank You!

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