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A period of time marked by Ice Ages and the human development of stone tools. Period lasted from 2,500,000- 230,000 BCE
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Earliest example of art. Found in Daraki-Chattan Cave in Central India -
Oldest example of the human figure. Discovered in Northern Israel. -
Modern man (homo sapiens) appears in Sub-Sharan African. Lasts from 230,000-40,000 BCE
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Crosshatch pattern found on cave walls in South Africa -
Modern man replaces Neanderthal and the last Ice Age occurs. From 40,000-10,000 BCE
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First examples of figurative paintings. Pictures show a weasel-like animal. Discovered in France. -
Oldest and most famous example of Aboriginal art work. Found in Australia. -
Oldest example of pottery in the world -
Transitionary time from 10,000-8,000 BCE when the last Ice Age ends and societies change from hunter-gather based to farming.
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One of the oldest examples of Native American Art and painting. Found in Oklahoma. -
Characterized by farming, domestication of animals and humans creating and using polished stone weapons and fools. Lasts from 8,000 to 3,000 BCE
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Discovered in Rio Pinturas, Argentina. A collage of hand stencils that cover most of the inside a the cave. -
Metal weapons and tools are created. Empires, dynasties, and large established societies are found worldwide. Fine arts, written cuneiform and and glass making are developed. 3,200-1,500 BCE
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The pyramids of Ancient Egypt begin to be built. This period lasts from 2,650 t0 1,800 BCE -
Mesopotamian sculpture. One of the finest examples of ancient art. Found in Iraq. Made from gold, copper and lapis lazuli. -
Many great societies rise and fall. Written works, sculptures and pottery are prevalent. The time of Ancient Greece, Rome, Zhou Dynasty and Celtic culture. Period lasts from 1,500-600 BCE
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A decorated iron disc found in Ireland -
The first patterns are found on Greek pottery featuring geometric designs.