Name several common themes found in cave paintings? Large bison such as bison or deer, tracing of humans hands, and abstract patterns.
How were these paintings created (tools, pigments)? Water, plant juice, animal blood, soil, charcoal for the paint; brushed were made by sticks, small stones, leaves, and animal hair.
What is the most famous cave painting site? When was it discovered and by whom? It was in Lascaux, France 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 destroyed by the carbon dioxide emitted from the tourists; the French government made a man-made Lascaux II.
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; 19,000 years old.
What is the oldest known cave painting site? When was it discovered and by whom? Chauvet-Point Arc; it was discovered in 1994 by three speleologists.
Post an example of cave painting(s) from this cave.
What was different about the painting techniques at this site? The walls were scraped free of debris for a smoother painting surface and a 3D effect was created by etching around the edges.
What is "speleology"? The scientific study of caves like its structure, physical forms, history, etc.
What three reasons do archeologists and historians believe prehistoric man created cave paintings? To tell or create a story, or recount an event that already happened, an instructional aid to help teach about hunting techniques, and magical or religious reasons.
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