Cave art discovery in Indonesia force rethink of origin of art.

[Jenny A]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Neanderthals were capable of art in some form, but the fact that their tool development shows only small advancement over long stretches of time seems to oppose that.

Or, perhaps, it could mean that they weren't terribly concerned about tools.

Kinda like most artists, come to think of it.

You be surprised. Put a group of us together and we talk tools and technique. Art supply stores (artist tool shops) are like trips to the candy store.