Art wasn't "invented" at a specific time; it emerged gradually from early human behaviors.
Evidence suggests artistic expression dates back tens of thousands of years, with cave paintings like those at Lascaux and Chauvet, created perhaps 30,000 to 40,000 years ago, serving as some of the earliest known examples.
Early humans, even before sophisticated language, likely needed to share experiences, emotions, and their understanding of the world.
Art, in its various forms, could have served as a way to communicate, to leave a record, and to tell stories.
This demonstrates that humans have always sought to create meaning and beauty, and to share their unique view of the world – a drive that continues to this day.