Prehistoric Rock Paintings
CBSE · Class 11 · Fine Arts
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What to Focus On
- Prehistory = the period before written records; studied through material evidence
- The Palaeolithic (Old Stone Age) is the earliest prehistoric period
- Upper Palaeolithic times saw a major proliferation of artistic activity worldwide
- India's first rock painting discovery: 1867–68 by Archibold Carlleyle — 12 years before Altamira, Spain
- Bhimbetka discovered in 1957–58 by V.S. Wakankar
- Bhimbetka: 800+ rock shelters across 10 sq km, 500 bear paintings
- Bhimbetka: 45 km south of Bhopal, Vindhya Hills, Madhya Pradesh
- 800 rock shelters; 500 with paintings; area of 10 sq km
- Discovered by V.S. Wakankar in 1957–58
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Rock art in India was discovered after the famous Altamira cave paintings in Spain, making India a late discovery in global prehistoric art history.
Bhimbetka was discovered in 1867–68 along with other Indian rock art sites.
Prehistoric cave paintings depicted mainly human beings, with animals being secondary or rare subjects.
Memory Tips
Bhimbetka discovered by V.S. Wakankar in 1957-58
First discovery of rock paintings in India in 1867-68 by Archibold Carlleyle — 12 years before Altamira, Spain
Bhimbetka has 800 rock shelters, 500 with paintings, located 45 km from Bhopal
Seven historical periods of Bhimbetka art — Period I: Upper Palaeolithic, Period II: Mesolithic, Period III: Chalcolithic
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- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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