Middle Paleolithic art

Middle Paleolithic art, which emerged roughly 300,000 to 30,000 years ago, primarily included tools, carvings, and cave paintings created by early humans, such as Neanderthals and early Homo sapiens. This art often featured animal figures, abstract symbols, and human representations, reflecting their environment and possibly spiritual beliefs. Notable sites include the Chauvet and Lascaux caves in France. The art indicates a growing complexity in thought and culture, suggesting that these early people had social structures and communicated ideas. It marks a significant step in human creativity and expression during the Stone Age.