Was Paleolithic art created for the purpose of making art, or was the initial intention something other than a

Answer 1

No one is exactly sure why they made such art (i.e. cave paintings, small-scale sculptures). However, the prominent theory is that the people of the Paleolithic era believed that these art works had magical properties. Cave paintings aided men in the hunt. Some say these paintings were made for hunting rituals, in which men would come to these caves and throw their spears at these bison paintings.

Also, mini sculptures of women (dubbed"venuses") have been found. Because of their enlarged breasts and prominent pubic region, they are thought to be fertility figures with the magical power of enhancing a woman's fertility.

Since they didn't have a written language, we may never know why the Paleolithic people created art.

Answer 2

when thinking about caveimages the contours of the cave are very important and can suggest a recognisable image to the eye.the relationship between hunting and imagary is a factor but in most cases the animals represented do not reflect the bone evidence in individual caves.Visit Creswell Crags Nott/derbshire ,consider the significance of abstract imagary,Portable art.

Answer 3

Apparently it was a way of recording events, a tribe's history. I guess you would call the art a form of early writing.

Answer 4

It is thought to be either communication, such as planning a hunt or a move; or another possibility is religious functions.

Answer 5

I think it is inherent in human nature to leave a mark, something that says "I am".