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First Sculpture: Handaxe to Figure Stone is the first museum exhibition to present ancient handaxes and figure stones as works of art. Traditionally understood as the longest-used tool in human history, with examples dating back more than 2 million years, some handaxes are equally fascinating for their non-utilitarian, aesthetic qualities. First Sculpture will present these objects as evidence of the earliest forms of artistic intention, highlighting the aesthetic qualities of each stone and providing crucial historical and scientific information to give the viewer a deeper understanding of…

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  • Other · English · 2018
    Nasher Sculpture Center · 186 pages · 9780991233878
ArtExhibitionsPrehistoric ToolsStone implementsPaleolithic periodHominidsNasher Sculpture Center