During the prehistoric period, humans were just trying to survive and meet the basic needs of their families, which consisted of the lowest levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Humans typically did not have much decor in their dwellings during this period because it was unnecessary to their survival. The few artifacts that have been discovered from this time period include; weapons, tools, a very limited number of artwork describing events, and a few stone dwellings. Most dwellings during this period were not built to last, as many people were nomadic hunters and gathers. The few examples of dwellings and architecture that do remain are built of stone materials. Most building techniques tended to be very basic and materials were gathered from the nearest areas, so geographic location had the largest impact on what type of housing these individuals would have.
Examples of Design from the Prehistoric Period
Example of a Prehistoric Home of Nomadic Peoples
Cave drawing are one of the only forms of interior design still left from this period
An example of Prehistoric tools and weapons
Current Applications of Prehistoric Design
A home built into the natural surroundings is a perfect example of current application
Use of post and lintel is another example, along with the stacked stone walls
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