Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Characteristics of the Neolithic Period [ approx. 8, 000 - 2, 000 B.C.E]

  • Dogs as well as cattle and horses are beginning domesticated around this time.
  • Pottery was invented and served to preserve the surplus production of grains.
  • Writing appeared.
  • Human beings are transferring from being hunters, to herders, to farmers, to townspeople.
  • There is more time and effort going into the preservation of society [or a specific event] through the artwork being made.
*Cave Paintings

Architecture

Hearth: large stone, fireplaces

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