Prehistoric Architecture and Interiors
My take away from this week The prehistoric period includes the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages, which produced the earliest examples of human settlements, architecture and art. Early homes were semi permanent base camps and were commonly built as cliff dwellings, mud and thatch structures, or stone structures. Lascaux Cave The Lascaux Caves in France contain more than 6,000 figures and provide evidence of early artistic expression from approximately 17,000 B.C.E. During the Neolithic period people created monuments using large stones. Menhirs were upright standing stones and dolmens were created with upright stones supporting a horizontal stone. Stonehenge in England is one of the most impressive prehistoric monuments. It was constructed between 3200 and 1600 B.C. and used post and lintel construction methods. Residential homes often featured mud and brick walls and the hearth or fireplace served as the center of family life. Skara Brae i...