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Our early ancestors probably created intricate artwork by firelight, an examination of 50 engraved stones unearthed in France has revealed. The stones were incised with artistic designs around 15,000 years ago and have patterns of heat damage which suggests they were carved close to the flickering light of a fire, the new study has found. […]
Research found that firelight was used to create movement on scenes etched into portable rock art found in France, making these the first cartoons in history.
Researchers said the carvings are likely to have been made using stone tools by Magdalenian people, an early hunter-gatherer culture dating from between 23,000 and 14,000 years ago.
Markings on prehistoric art hint at an early attempt at animation | Science & technology
Animal portraits may have been placed close to flickering fires to appear animated.