VENUS V.

LUDOVICE
Instructor
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ACTIVITY
Prehistoric is defined as the period of time before
written records

vDating convertions and abbreviations

- B.C. = before Christ
- B.C.E. = before the Common Era
- A. D. = Anno Domini ( in the year of our Lord)
- C. E. = Common Era
- C or Ca = circa
-C = century
Artworks during Paleolithic Period are not just decorative items
but serve as;
- Religious rituals
- Reflection of early beliefs of humans in life and fertility

One of the works that reflected such beliefs would be a sulpture

called “ Venus of Willendorf associated with fertility
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During the prehistoric period, the early humans had transition from a
nomadic lifestyle to that of a more permanent one, which led to early
civilizations. Some of the works discovered from this period would give modern
society a glimpse of what was life like during that period. one of the early
civilizations where art flourished was the Egyptian civilization. Throughout the
three kingdoms all the way to the Amarna revolution, art has been directly used
particularly in religious and spiritual activities. Through these unearthed and
discovered artworks, the modern world could have better understanding of the
past and how it can affect the present.
 LET’S DO THIS!
• Make a photo journal of three art pieces discovered during the
Stone Age or the Egyptian civilization that defict their beliefs
and practices. For each artworks, identify the key elements and
features consistent with what was discussed. Share your insight
as to how these pieces help people from the modern context
understand the historical past.