Leroi-Gourhan

André Leroi-Gourhan was a French anthropologist and archaeologist known for his work on prehistoric human cultures and the development of early technologies. He believed that the evolution of human societies is closely linked to the way people develop tools, art, and social behaviors—what he called "technique." His theories emphasize that cultural change is driven by the interaction between technological innovations and social organization, with gestures and manual skills playing a key role. Leroi-Gourhan’s ideas help us understand how early humans adapted, communicated, and created the foundation for modern civilization through their material culture.