Chinese Caligraphy

Chinese calligraphy (the art of writing) was, and still is a very important cultural movement, in terms of modern day, and artistic influences. It was respected as a fine art, before painting, and prized above all others.

It was deemed that a person who held the skill, and the ability to draw Chinese symbols and writing, was very talented, and because of it, was allowed into the 'upper circle' of Chinese civilisation.

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/chcl/hd_chcl.htm < this link goes into extra detail about chances calligraphy.

The image that I included in this blog, also can be located back at the site above, so this is my reference.

Neolithic Cave Paintings Research

Neolithic cave paintings, are ancient cave paintings created during the Neolithic era, beginning around 10,200 BC, and ending between 4,500, and 2000 BC. 

They are one of the earliest forms of artwork, and have survived over a huge leap in time.

Interestingly, there were according to scientific research, more female artists during these times, than make artists. This is proven due to comparing the hand sizes between males, and females.

http://www.oddee.com/item_93915.aspx < link to great examples of prehistoric cave paintings.

Here is another, but more focused on information > http://myhomepage.ferris.edu/~norcrosa/2006WEB/Paleolithic.html