Name several common themes found in cave paintings?
large animals, tracings of hands, and abstract patterns
How were these paintings created (tools, pigments)?water, plant juice, animal blood soil, charcoal, and hematite
What is the most famous cave painting site? When was it discovered and by whom?
lascaux. 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?Carbon dioxide from visitors were damaging the paintings. France created a man made replica next to it
Post an example of cave painting(s) from Altamira cave.
In Altamira cave, why do most of the paintings have a red hue?It was caused by the red clay in the soil
Who discovered this site? How old are the paintings confirmed to be?Marceline Sanz de Sautuola
What is the oldest known cave painting site? When was it discovered and by whom?
Chauvet point arc
Post an example of cave painting(s) from this cave.
What was different about the painting techniques at this site? The walls were made smoother, and etching was used to create a three dimensional effect
What is "speleology"? the study of caves
What three reasons do archeologists and historians believe prehistoric man created cave paintings?
TO tella story, as a visual aid, or for magical purposes
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