1.6 Paleolithic Art

Question 1

define culture

Answer 1

culture is the beliefs, customs, practices, and behavior of a particular group of people

Question 2

what were two signs that there was development of culture in the paleolithic era?

Answer 2

1) stone age art and 2) development of religious beliefs and practives

Question 3

mention 2 details that cave and rock paintings tell us about life in the ice age

Answer 3

cave and rock paintings showed us that stone age people were capable of complex thoughts and actions, and had the time, motivation, and skills to make art

Question 4

what did stone age people show in their art?

Answer 4

stone age people showed animals, pregnant women, andf abstract designs

Question 5

why might stone age artists have chosen to show these?

Answer 5

they showed what they saw around them through their art, but also wanted to make beautiful things

Question 6

how is stone age art similar to art today?

Answer 6

they are both products of human imagination and skill, same purpose of expression