Framed Print : Taung Child skull
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Taung Child skull
Taung Child skull. Artwork, from 1931, showing the appearance and size (scale in millimetres) of the fossil skull discovered by Dart in Taung, South Africa, in 1924. It is thought to be the skull of a three-year-old. The specimen is classified as Australopithecus africanus. Dart considered it to be an early hominid (somewhere between an ape and a human), while Sir Arthur Keith proposed that it was the skull of a young ape. Australopithecus was eventually classified as an early hominid. A. africanus dates to 3 to 2.4 million years ago. Its brain was about the size of that of a chimpanzee. A human brain is much larger. Artwork from New Discoveries relating to The Antiquity of Man (Sir Arthur Keith, 1931)
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Media ID 6369063
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1900s 1924 1931 Ancestor Anthropological Anthropology Australopithecus Africanus Bones Controversy Cranium Dart Diagram Early 20th Century Early Human Evolution Evolutionary Biology Fossil Fossil Man Fossils Front Frontal View Hominid Hominids Human Evolution Palaeoanthropology Paleoanthropology Reconstructed Reconstruction Scale Bar Size The Antiquity Of Man Palaeontology Sir Arthur Keith
12"x10" Modern Frame
Experience the fascination of human evolution with our Media Storehouse Framed Prints featuring the Taung Child Skull. This captivating artwork, inspired by the original 1931 illustration from Science Photo Library, showcases the Taung Child skull discovered by Dr. Robert Broom in Taung, South Africa, in 1924. This iconic fossil is a significant discovery in the field of anthropology, representing one of the earliest known Homo sapiens. Add this beautifully framed print to your home or office to ignite conversations and inspire curiosity about the rich history of our species.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the Taung Child skull, a significant archaeological discovery made by Raymond Dart in 1924. The artwork, dating back to 1931, provides a detailed depiction of the fossil skull's appearance and size. Believed to belong to a three-year-old individual, this specimen is classified as Australopithecus africanus. The photograph sheds light on the intriguing debate surrounding the nature of this ancient hominid. Dart initially proposed that it represented an early human ancestor bridging the gap between apes and humans. However, Sir Arthur Keith countered with his theory that it was merely the skull of a young ape. Over time, Australopithecus was eventually recognized as an early hominid species. Dating back approximately 3 to 2.4 million years ago, this particular A. africanus had a brain size comparable to that of chimpanzees but significantly smaller than modern humans. The historical significance of this artifact cannot be overstated; it played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of human evolution during the early 20th century. This reconstruction offers valuable insights into our ancestral past and continues to fuel ongoing research in anthropology and paleoanthropology. Displayed against a scale bar for reference, this mesmerizing artwork from "New Discoveries relating to The Antiquity of Man" by Sir Arthur Keith serves as both an educational tool and testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our origins.
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