beautiful, detailed, and colorful representations found on the inside of cave walls ad ceilings
Name several common themes found in cave paintings?
large animals, tracings of human hands, and abstract patterns
How were these paintings created (tools, pigments)?
paint was made by mixing water, plant juice, animal blood, soil, charcoal, and hematite. brushes were made with sticks, small stones, leaves, and animal hair.
What is the most famous cave painting site? When was it discovered and by whom?Post an example of cave painting(s) from this cave.
lascaux, discovered in 1940 by 4 teenage boys
Why did this cave have to be closed? What was done to satisfy public curiosity?
closed because the paintings were being damaged by the carbon dioxide emitted from the tourists. a man-made replica was created next to the original
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?
marceline sanz de sautuola and his daughter maria, nearly 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.
chauvet-point arc, discovered in 1994 by three speleogists
What was different about the painting techniques at this site?
walls were scrapped clear of debris and 3D effect was created by etching around the edges
What is "speleology"?
a branch of scientists that focus on the study of caves
What three reasons do archeologists and historians believe prehistoric man created cave paintings?
1. to tell a story or recount and event that already happened
2. as an instructional visual aid to help teach about hunting techniques
3. for magical or religious reasons that if an image of a desired event were painted, it might come true
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