Early humans smelting bronze
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Early humans smelting bronze
Early humans smelting and working bronze, coloured artwork. Bronze is an alloy of tin and copper. During the Bronze Age (around 3300 to 1200 BC), humans mixed ores of tin and copper with charcoal, and heated the mixture to form bronze. This was done in a furnace (upper left). The molten bronze was then poured into a sand mould (centre right) and used to make ornaments and weapons, such as the sword held by the man at centre left. The Bronze Age came after the Stone Age, and was followed by the Iron Age. Original artwork published in Primitive Man (Louis Figuier, 1870)
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This artwork captures a pivotal moment in human history - the early humans smelting and working bronze during the Bronze Age. Created by Louis Figuier in 1870, this colored illustration showcases the intricate process of creating bronze, an alloy of tin and copper. In the upper left corner, we see a furnace where humans mixed ores of tin and copper with charcoal to initiate the smelting process. The intense heat transforms these raw materials into molten bronze, which is then carefully poured into a sand mold depicted at the center right of the image. The significance of this technological advancement becomes evident as we observe a man holding a sword made from this newly formed metal at center left. This breakthrough allowed for not only ornamental creations but also weapons that revolutionized warfare during that time. The Bronze Age marked a significant transition from its predecessor, the Stone Age, and laid the foundation for subsequent advancements such as the Iron Age. This artwork serves as an invaluable glimpse into our prehistoric past, shedding light on our ancestors' ingenuity and their ability to manipulate natural resources for technological progress. As we delve into this historical scene filled with white-hot fire and industrious workers, it reminds us of how far humanity has come while honoring those who paved the way for modern civilization through their mastery of metallurgy.
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