Tag: pigments
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Crimean Neanderthals used red-yellow crayons for symbolic art
Unlocking the Symbolic World of Crimean Neanderthals A new study suggests that Neanderthals in the Crimean region crafted and used red and yellow pigments in a way that goes beyond mere survival. Researchers argue that these early humans employed sharpened pigment tools to create precise, symbolic drawings, offering a glimpse into their cognitive abilities and…
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Neanderthals’ Crimean Crayons: Ancient Red and Yellow Pigments for Symbolic Art
New light on Neanderthal creativity in Crimea Researchers have uncovered intriguing evidence that Neanderthals in the Crimean region used red and yellow pigments as early “crayons” to create symbolic drawings. The study, which analyzes pigment tools and wear patterns on objects found at Crimean sites, suggests that these ancient people possessed not only practical painting…