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Some theories claim that it is prehistoric communication. Others, however, claim that it is NOT prehistoric because documenting lifestyles in art is considered recorded history.
name some of the locations where prehistoric art has been found?
Some of the earliest known cave art dates to 40,000 years ago. These paintings were found in Europe.
This is the art that was painted on cave walls by ancient man. Some also created henges made of stone.
Homo erectus lived approximately 1.9 million to 143,000 years ago, but they are not known to have created cave art. The earliest known cave art was created by Homo sapiens, dating back to around 40,000 years ago.
Some French cave paintings are supposed to be that old. Whether art or not is a matter of definition. Anyway some of them ar pretty realistic pictures of animals.
Mainly is was cave art. They drew what they saw on the walls of the caves that they used.
Lots of different cultures have indigenous people who did various types of cave painting or carvings. When I was in Australia, there are many ancient caves that have lots of old cave paintings.I actually bought some Aboriginal art while I was out there that is amazing. Check out this website, there are some examples of the art and I believe that there is a section on cave art.
Altamira is a municipality located in northern Spain. It is known for its Paleolithic cave art, particularly in the Cave of Altamira. The cave is famous for its stunning paintings of animals and hands, which date back thousands of years and are considered to be some of the earliest examples of art created by humans.
because that was the main way of art seeing that they lived in caves.
Lots of different cultures have indigenous people who did various types of cave painting or carvings. When I was in Australia, there are many ancient caves that have lots of old cave paintings.I actually bought some Aboriginal art while I was out there that is amazing. Check out this website, there are some examples of the art and I believe that there is a section on cave art.
The Chauvet Cave paintings were created by cavemen from the Upper Paleolithic period. They were discovered on December 18, 1994 and is considered on of the most significant prehistoric art sites.