An introduction to the study of social evolution; the prehistoric period . From Birkner, Dcr Diloviale Mensch in Europa. FiGUBE 33. Implements of the Solutr^an Epoch. 82 SOCIAL EVOLUTION been difficult to chip a flint pebble along both faces tillit took on a more or less symmetrical shape. The Upper Paleolithic period is marked off partiallyby the fact that the flint implements are chipped on oneside only. Furthermore, there is the gradual introduc-tion of bone in the making of implements and the ap-pearance of the first beginnings of art. The men of thisperiod lived in caves and along the val
An introduction to the study of social evolution; the prehistoric period . From Birkner, Dcr Diloviale Mensch in Europa. FiGUBE 33. Implements of the Solutr^an Epoch. 82 SOCIAL EVOLUTION been difficult to chip a flint pebble along both faces tillit took on a more or less symmetrical shape. The Upper Paleolithic period is marked off partiallyby the fact that the flint implements are chipped on oneside only. Furthermore, there is the gradual introduc-tion of bone in the making of implements and the ap-pearance of the first beginnings of art. The men of thisperiod lived in caves and along the valley bottoms, forwe find the remains of prehistoric man in the valleydeposits and in caverns and rock-shelters. Four epochsare recognized, Mousterian, Aurignacian, Solutrean, andMagdalenian.^ The Neanderthal man, short, powerful,and active, developed the industry of the Aurignacianepoch in the direction of improved flint implements andeven attempted some engraving, sculpture, and paint-ing.^ The Solutrean stone industry was highly devel-oped and exemplified much skill in
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