Art of the Upper Paleolithic
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The art of the Upper Paleolithic represents the oldest form of prehistoric art. Figurative art is present in Europe and Southeast Asia, beginning around 50,000 years ago. European Upper Paleolithic ar
(Replica of) cave lion drawings from Chauvet Cave in Southern France from the Aurignacian period (c. 35,000 to 30,000 years old)
Venus of Willendorf, late Aurignacian (c. 30,000 years old)
Bison painting (replica) from the Cave of Altamira, dated to the Magdalenian.
Hand stencils from Leang-Leang Prehistoric Site, Maros, Sulawesi.
Venus figurines of Mal'ta
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The Venus figurines of Mal’ta are several palaeolithic female figurines of the Mal'ta–Buret' culture, found in Siberia, Russia.
A Venus figurine of Mal'ta (facsimile, Prague National Museum).
A facsimile of one of the Mal'ta Venus figurines on display in Prague's National Museum.
Another Venus of Mal'ta.
Statuette with facial features.