Making Fire Collection

Detail from a Mayan codex (vellum)
XIR148820 Detail from a Mayan codex (vellum) by Pre-Columbian; Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; South American, out of copyright

Fol. 134v Jesus at the Tiberian Lake with the Disciples (vellum)
ALI142388 Fol.134v Jesus at the Tiberian Lake with the Disciples (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont, Italy; (add.info.: Codex de Predis; ); Alinari

Eskimos, 1817 (colour engraving)
STC109074 Eskimos, 1817 (colour engraving) by Bramati, G. (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Making fire for the first cup of tea of the day
Yvette Depaepe

Australian Aborigines making fire. From a contemporary print, c. 1935
Australian Aborigines making fire. From a contemporary print, c.1935

Firewood burning in barbecue grill

Early human making fire. Coloured artwork of a method of making fire being used by an early human. This method involves rubbing two pieces of dry wood together

Early humans making fire. Coloured artwork of a method of making fire being used by early humans. This method involves rotating the pointed end of a stick in a dry piece of wood

Techniques for making fire, artwork
Techniques for making fire. Artwork showing three prehistoric ways of making fire. All three use friction to create heat. When an ember is formed it is used to light dry tinder that is used to start

GPAC2A-00040
Aborigine kindling fire by twirling a stick for friction, Australia, 1800s. Hand -colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Unveiling the Ancient Art: Making Fire through Time and Cultures" Delving into the depths of history, a fascinating detail from a Mayan codex (vellum) reveals their mastery in making fire. Fol. 134v Jesus at the Tiberian Lake with the Disciples (vellum): Amidst divine teachings, even Jesus' disciples witness the power of making fire. Journeying to icy terrains, an enchanting colour engraving from 1817 showcases Eskimos skillfully making fire to survive harsh winters. Witnessing cultural heritage, a captivating contemporary print from c. 1935 captures Australian Aborigines engaging in traditional fire-making practices. As dawn breaks, capturing that serene moment when making fire for that first cup of tea becomes an essential morning ritual. Flames dance gracefully as firewood burns in a barbecue grill, igniting flavors and memories during joyful gatherings with loved ones. Reflecting on our roots, early humans are depicted mastering one of civilization's pivotal milestones - making fire - shaping our existence forever. With determination etched on their faces, early humans tirelessly honed techniques for creating life-giving flames amidst challenging environments. From ancient cave paintings to modern artwork depicting techniques for making fire – we celebrate humanity's ingenuity across time and cultures. GPAC2A-00040: An enigmatic code symbolizing mankind's quest for survival through generations by harnessing the transformative power of creating fire. Note.