Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Natural Art paintings in Rocks

Paleolithic Era Arts Techniques were mortal used since the Paleolithic Era (Stone Age - 40,000 years ago). Several Sculptures, Cave Paintings, Drilled Snail Shells (from S. Africa) were established in excavations. The Technique of Art used throughout that period were, Carving (mainly on bones & stones) and Paintings (on the walls of caves).

The color used in those days included Blood, Charcoal, Soil, Juices of Flower Petals, and Leaves. Mesolithic Era in the Mesolithic Period (Middle Stone Age), art forms changed due to environmental developments and people's adaptations to these changes. But it was severely useful than artistic. As Arrowhead was made-up, most of the art works were in Carving. Pointed Tools made from Flint, Obsidian, and extra Minerals were used.

Cave Paintings moved out of Caves to the surfaces of natural Rocks. Neolithic Era original Art Techniques emerged in this era. These include Weaving, Architecture, and the structure of Megaliths to mention a few.

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