Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
An artistic approach emphasizing non-representational or simplified forms rather than realistic depiction, established in prehistoric European art and continuing throughout art history.
AP course connection
Topic 1.2: 1.2 Materials, Processes, and Techniques in Prehistoric Art