It is believed the more advanced and taller ( they averaged six feet plus) Cro-Magnon Men pioneered artwork and indeed even had art schools in some more habitable caves, now we do talk of artist"s dens, right, and watch out for those Cave Lions and Bears, yiiikees- artist can be a hazardous job- My spear, apprentice artist..
Yes, evidence suggests that Neanderthals may have created art in caves, including cave paintings and carvings. However, the extent and significance of their artistic expressions are still a topic of debate among archaeologists.
Neanderthals were a distinct species of hominin that lived in Europe and parts of Asia, while our earliest human ancestors lived in Africa. Neanderthals were not the first hominins to live in caves, as earlier species such as Homo erectus also used caves for shelter.
Neanderthals are known to have created cave art and carved objects, although their artistic expressions were not as elaborate as those of Homo sapiens. They primarily depicted simple geometric shapes or hand stencils in caves, and made simple stone tools and beads. These artistic expressions suggest a basic cognitive capacity for symbolization and creativity in Neanderthals.
rock art
It is believed that the earliest known members of the Homo genus, which includes modern humans, appeared around 2.8 million years ago in Africa. These early human ancestors were not "cave men" in the traditional sense, as caves were not their primary dwellings.
Early man painted in caves as a way to communicate their stories, beliefs, and daily experiences. The cave paintings served as a form of expression, record-keeping, and possibly as a way to connect with the spiritual world. Additionally, the dark environments of caves may have provided a suitable canvas for painting.
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Yes, Neanderthals likely slept. While we do not have direct evidence of their sleeping habits, it is generally believed that they would have slept in a similar way to other hominins of their time, such as in shelters or caves, and for similar durations as modern humans.
This is a tricky one to answer it depends on what you class as 'artist',after all the Neanderthals would paint scenes in caves it was classed as art so therefore the first artists would be Neanderthals.
Neanderthals are believed to have primarily lived in caves, but they also built simple structures using wood and other materials. These structures were basic and not as elaborate as those built by modern humans.
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They lived in caves.
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They lived in caves.
They painted on cave walls.
They lived in caves.
They mostly lived in caves.