Art in Early

Civilization
Prehistoric Art

Archeological explorations reveal that their 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.
Paleolithic Art

Paleolithic art is a product of climate change.

As the climate change got colder, humans need
shelter that provides them with warmth.
Caves become protective havens for the early
humans.
 The figures depicted on
the walls were done
with a certain level of
crispness and life that
were initial hesitations
of the work’s
authenticity.

Hall of Bulls
Shows that the woman
has oversized breasts,
enlarged hips, and
round abdomen. This
may represent the
importance of taking
care of these body
parts for procreation
and consequently the
survival of the species.
Neolithic Art

Neolithic art has developed especially when life

for the early humans has become more stable.
They have learned to cultivate the land and
domesticate animals.
Stonehenge
The purpose of
this fascinating
edifice remains
a mystery up to
this day and
age.
-A temple
-Calendar
Egyptian Art

The Fertile ribbon starts from the banks of the

Nile River. It is the very ribbon where early
Egyptians recognized the integral role of Nile
River to their daily lives.

The Egyptian Civilization can be divided into three periods:

OLD, MIDDLE, and NEW KINGDOM.
Old Kingdom

During Old Kingdom, it was evident that religion

was bound to the afterlife. A concrete
manifestation of this would have to be the
erection of tombs. But the tombs were not just for
the keeping the dead bodies of the important
people, particularly the PHARAOHS; they also
served as a shelter for the next journey, which
was the afterlife.
 It was a palette that
utilized and applied
dark colors around Kings
Narmer’s eyes. The
palette was also a
symbol that
commemorates the
unification of Upper and
Lower Egypt.
The pyramids in Giza served
as tombs since their main Pyramids in Giza
purpose was to provide a
resting place for the
pharaohs. These pyramids
are massive in size and were
constructed using roughly
more than two million
limestone blocks. The
construction of the pyramids
highlighted the ingenuity and
advancement of Egyptians
for their time.
Middle Kingdom

Portrait and fresco paintings that were freely

drawn are some of the styles that emerged
during this period. To solve the problem of
thieves that plunder the tombs, the Egyptians
made a rock-cut tombs by carving out a living
rock. The insides of the tombs were still filled with
chamber and the hallways were lavishly
decorated to celebrate the life of the deceased.
New Kingdom

The art of the New Kingdom had They started having mortuary
references from both of the temples which were carved out
preceding kingdoms. Monuments of living rocks, served not only o
and sculptures were linked with sanctuary for the dead but also a
death and reverence for the place of worship for the living.
deceased.
After the New Kingdom

•Egypt witnessed the Amarna Revolution

•Egypt became monotheistic, Aton was the only God
•Monuments during this period had carving likes and
full-bodied forms.
•Most artworks are seemingly real
•Naturalism was also used for members of the Royal
family
 The bust of Queen
Nefertiti has a long and
sensuous neck. This figure
was enhanced by
applying paint to the
limestone.