paleolithic art including cave art and portable art began during what period

Paleolithic art, including both cave paintings and portable art, began during the Upper Paleolithic period. This period roughly spanned from 40,000 to 10,000 years ago.

It’s important to note that there is some debate about the very earliest examples of art, with some evidence suggesting potential Neanderthal creations before the Upper Paleolithic era. However, the vast majority of Paleolithic art we know of is attributed to Homo sapiens (modern humans) during the Upper Paleolithic.