Brian Griffin

I just finished reading Brian Fagan‘s fascinating book Cro-Magnon. I particularly enjoyed the brief descriptions of the music and body adornment of the period. I have often wondered: how would Cro-Mag tunes sound, and although some jewelery survives, how did they accessorize? There are numerous examples of CM art, but what role did it play in daily life? Here are some supplementary links related to CM art and music:

• Christian Jegou – illustrator known for his beautiful portrayals of early humans. See: Libellés:Origines de l’homme
• Picture Gallery of the Paleolithic – Illustrations and text Libor Balák. Nice illustrations/recreations of Cro-Mag clothing and adornment. See esp. The Gravettian.
• Lascaux – a visit to the cave
• Music in the Paleolithic
• Paleolithic Flutes – These flutes represent the earliest known musical instruments and provide valuable evidence of prehistoric music. The presence of these flutes demonstrates that a developed musical tradition existed from the earliest period of modern human presence in Europe.
• Bullroarer – The bullroarer, rhombus, or turndun, is an ancient ritual musical instrument and means of communicating over extended distances. It dates back to the Paleolithic period, being found in Ukraine dating from 17,000 B.C.
• Venus Figurines
• Ice Age Art – gallery of paleolithic sculpture