An introduction to the study of prehistoric art (1915)
Parkyn, Ernest Albert, b. 1857 · London, New York [etc.] : Longmans, Green and Co. · leaf 33
intheir presence we are brought face to face with mansearliest efforts at form for a definite purpose. Simpleindeed do they appear. Yet much more difficult to skilfullyaccomplish than might be supposed, as anyone will findwho endeavours to copy them. As mans first artisticefforts they can but… … Fig. 2.—Flint implement with curved edge.Grindle Pit, Bury St. Edmunds. (Half size.) THE PALyEOLlTHIC OR OLDSTONE AGE 9 work of man—- Let us not despise them, these the firstattempts of our forefathers, however imperfect they mayappear when compared with the work of modern artists.If they had not…
Art, Primitive
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