In this thought-provoking two-part program, we explore the unique art and architecture of early man and how these creations served their way of life. From there, we will reflect on how modern art forms contribute to our society's goals. Cro-Magnon man, our prehistoric ancestor, was a nomadic hunter who settled in Europe around 40,000 to 10,000 BCE. He created the first art, notably animal paintings hidden deep in caves, raising the question: Why so far from daily life? By 3,000 BCE, humans had become settled farmers, leaving behind megalithic stone circles like Stonehenge. What do these designs reveal about Neolithic social and spiritual life? Just as Michelangelo's work reflects the Renaissance, these ancient complexes offer insights into early cultural values.

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