Name several common themes found in cave paintings?aniamls-bison, horses, and deer
How were these paintings created (tools, pigments)?with water, plant juice, animal blood, soil, charcoal
What is the most famous cave painting site? When was it discovered and by whom?
a cave in lascuax, france- discovered in 1940 by four teenage boys
Post an example of cave painting(s) from this cave.
Why did this cave have to be closed? What was done to satisfy public curiosity?the paintings were being damaged- the French gov. created Lascauz II (replica)Post an example of cave painting(s) from Altamira cave.
In Altamira cave, why do most of the paintings have a red hue?because of the red clay in the soil
Who discovered this site? How old are the paintings confirmed to be?De Dautuola and his duaghet Maria, 19,000 years old
What is the oldest known cave painting site? When was it discovered and by whom?
Post an example of cave painting(s) from this cave.
What was different about the painting techniques at this site?3D effects were created with etching
What is "speleology"?the sceintific study of caves
What three reasons do archeologists and historians believe prehistoric man created cave paintings?
1- tell a story
2- create an instuctional visual
3- magical/religious reasons
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