Global Prehistory Analyses

Flashcards cover key prehistoric works from the notes, focusing on identifiers (title, artist, period, culture, date, materials) and essential contextual details such as function, materials, and cultural significance.

What is the title of the artwork described as stone with charcoal drawing from Namibia, dated c. 25,500–25,300 BCE?

Apollo 11 Stones

Who is the artist credited for the Apollo 11 Stones?

Unknown

To which historical period do the Apollo 11 Stones belong?

Paleolithic

From which culture or origin location do the Apollo 11 Stones originate?

Namibia, Africa

What is the approximate date of creation for the Apollo 11 Stones?

c. 25,500–25,300 BCE

What materials were used to create the Apollo 11 Stones?

Stone (with charcoal drawing on the stone)

What is distinctive about the animal figure on the Apollo 11 Stones?

It is a therianthrope, a composite creature possibly combining human and animal features (bison-like creature with human legs).

Where were the Apollo 11 Stones discovered?

Huns Mountains, Namibia.

What specific animal is depicted on one of the Apollo 11 Stones?

A therianthrope, a creature combining human and animal characteristics, resembling a feline or bovid with human legs.

What is the significance of the therianthrope figure in the Apollo 11 Stones?

It suggests early shamanistic beliefs or a metaphorical representation of a spirit world or transformation.

What does the term "Paleolithic" mean in relation to the Apollo 11 Stones?

It refers to the Old Stone Age, a period characterized by stone tools and a hunter-gatherer lifestyle.

How were the Apollo 11 Stones discovered?

They were found in the Apollo 11 Cave in the Huns Mountains of Namibia during an archaeological excavation.

What makes the Apollo 11 Stones among the oldest known art in Africa?

Their radiocarbon dating to approximately 25,500–25,300 BCE confirms their deep antiquity.

What type of stone was used for the Apollo 11 Stones?

Portable quartzite slabs.

What materials did the artist use for the drawing itself?

Charcoal, ochre, and white pigments.