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Stone Age – is a term used to describe
a period of history when stones were
used to make tools for survival. The
terms “conjures and image of men
and women dressed in skins, huddling
before a fire in a cave” (Fitchner-
Rathus, 2013)
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Three Periods of the Stone Age
Culture:
1. Paleolithic
2. Mesolithic
3. Neolithic
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Paleolithic Art (The late of years of the
Old Stone Age) – is a product of climate
change.
Hall of Bulls (Lascaux, France) – two
boys chased after their dog into a
hole where their ball got stuck in.
When they followed the dog, they
were astonished to discover a cave
with beautiful paintings.
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Mesolithic Art (Middle Stone Age) –
refers to all arts and crafts created
between the end of Paleolithic ice
age(10,000 BCE) and the beginning of
farming, with its cultivation and
animal husbandsry.
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Neolithic Art (New Stone Age) – has
developed especially when life for the
early humans has become more stable.
They have learned to cultivate the land
and domesticate animals.
Stonehenge (Southern England) – some
regard it is a temple while others see it
as complex calendar the tracked the
movements of both the Sun and Moon.
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PREHISTORIC ART
Archeological explorations reveal
that there has been a gradual shift
from a nomadic lifestyle of early
humans to that of permanent
settlements, paving the way for the
rise of early civilizations.
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EGYPTIAN ART
The Fertile Ribbon starts from the banks of
the Nile River, which flows to North to Africa
and ventures into the Mediterranean. It is in
this very ribbon where early Egyptians
recognized the integral role of the Nile River
to their daily lives.
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The Egyptian Civilization can be
divided into three periods:
1. Old Kingdom
2. Middle Kingdom
3. New Kingdom
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OLD KINGDOM
It was evident that religion was bound to the
afterlife.
NARMER PALETTE – one of the cosmetic
palettes found in Egypt.
- the palette was also a symbol that
commemorates the unification of upper and
lower Egypt.
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OLD KINGDOM
One of the architectural wonders was also
constructed.
Pyramids In Giza – served as tombs since their
main purpose was to provide a resting place
for the pharaohs.
- the construction of pyramids
highlighted the ingenuity and advancement of
the Egyptians for their time.
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MIDDLE KINGDOM
One of the key features of the middle kingdom
is a shift in the political hierarchy. There is an
emergence of powerful groups of landlords
that threatened the authority and rule of the
pharaoh.
- This happen during the rule of the King
Mentuhotep when Egypt eventually got back on
track.
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NEW KINGDOM
The art of new kingdom had references from
both of the preceding kingdoms. Monuments
and sculptures were still linked with death and
reverence for the deceased.
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NEW KINGDOM
Egypt witnessed the Amarna Revolution led by
King Akhenaton and Queen Nefertiti. He moved
the capital to Tel El-Amarna, thus the name
Amarna.
KING AMENHOTEP – wanted to revolutionize
the arts and religion. He later on changed his
name to “AKHENATON” which came from aton
who is the sun god.
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TUTANKHAMEN
-One of the greatest discoveries from the
Egyptian civilization.
-He became a king at a very young age and
died at the age of 18.
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HOWARD CARTER
 Discovered his tomb in 1922.
 The body of the young king was covered in
linen and a gold mask covered his face.
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