Symbolism of Early Humans,see the file, please.
Symbolism of Early Humans,see the file, please. online-lab6.docx Download Attachment This is an unformatted preview. Please download the attached document for the original format. 3 questions: 1. Why did earlier humans begin making art? What other human anatomical and cultural changes occurred around the same time? Reference the websites you investigated to answer the question. 2. Why don't we see this same type of symbolic expression with earlier hominins such as Homo erectus? 3. Which of the examples of Upper Paleolithic art was most interesting and evocative to you personally? Why? Description Art and Symbolism of Early Humans Instructions Visit these sites to take a visual journey through the fascinating world of art and symbol use by early humans. Learn about the caves of Lascaux and Chauvet, as well as the great variety of early Venus figurines. Find out more about rock art. Finally, answer some reflective questions about the meaning of art. Introduction to Upper Paleolithic Art (Smithsonian Human Origins) http://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/behavior/art-music Lascaux and Chauvet caves: Famous french cave art sites http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/ http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/chauvet/en/ Sculpture including the "Venus" figurines http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/sculpture/gallery.php http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/archaeology/artifacts/venusfigurines.html African Rock Art http://www.africanrockart.org/rockafrica/main.html Although much of the rock art of this site is from more recent periods, it gives a sense of the imagination and skill of early artists. Click on the link to the Photo Gallery for some great images.