What are cave paintings?
Beautiful, detailed, and colorful representations found on the inside of cave walls and ceilings
Name several common themes found in cave paintings?
Large animals such as bison, horses, and deer; human hands; abstract patterns
How were these paintings created (tools, pigments)?
The paints were made from a mixture of water, plant juice, animal blood, soil, charcoal, and hematite. The brushes were a combination of sticks, small stones, leaves, and animal hair.
What is the most famous cave painting site? When was it discovered and by whom?
It is in Lascaux, France, and it was discovered by 4 teenage boys in 1940
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?
Paintings were being damaged by carbon dioxide caused by tourists, the government made a replication
Paintings were being damaged by carbon dioxide caused by tourists, the government made a replication
Post an example of cave painting(s) from Altamira cave.
In Altamira cave, why do most of the paintings have a red hue?
In Altamira cave, why do most of the paintings have a red hue?
Who discovered this site? How old are the paintings confirmed to be?
Marcelino, A frenchman, and his daughter Maria
Marcelino, A frenchman, and his daughter Maria
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?
What was different about the painting techniques at this site?
What is "speleology"?
What three reasons do archeologists and historians believe prehistoric man created cave paintings?
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