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Paleolithic Research Paper

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The picture of the Paleolithic life reveals that this was a prehistoric era known as the “Stone Age” era. The discovery made by Chauvet, Lascaux, and other archeologist signifies that there was life on earth over millions of years ago. Paleolithic people depicted art on the cave walls as a way to communicate and tell the history of their existence. However, Paleolithic people not only used the cave as a canvas, but also as their living quarters. Paleolithic people were the first inventors of art. The murals created by hand stencils and finger tracing is an indication of early phases of the Paleolithic era. The depiction of animals on the cave walls were an indication of the latter phase of the Paleolithic era. Evidence of the rare findings of the Pecten (a large shell) with black coal in it signifies the coal was used for black paint. The discovery of distinctive caves signified that the people of the Paleolithic era did not all live in one central location. …show more content…

Judging by the number of paintings and drawings of horses on the cave walls shows that horses either played or had a significant role in their society. Furthermore, the paintings of animals on the cave wall indicated that men were hunters and gathers. Reflect of male and female paintings were also found on the cave walls. The color black was used to identify the female organs and to distinguish the male figure from the female. Children also left markings or evidence of their existence by their handprints. They had to have assistance in helping them place their handprints on the wall because where their handprints were discovered and found shows that the wall was too high for them to reach. Therefore, this did not only justify the children had access to the upper part of the caves, but that Homo-Sapiens were tall in

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