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they were usually paintings of people hunting animals with spears and other tools. they usually told a story. they were the earliest sign of any sort of writing/drawing before hiroglyfics.

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Homo sapiens was the first group of humans who painted in caves.

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The earliest ones, found in France, are estimated to be about 30,000 years old. They were created by the Cro-Magnon people of that era.

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my best guess is the paleolithic hominids...

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The pictographs were views of the world they saw and the animals they hunted.

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Would a neanderthal draw on walls?

Yes, evidence suggests that Neanderthals did create art on walls, such as in caves like those in Spain and France. This indicates an ability for abstract thinking and symbolic expression. These artistic expressions suggest a level of cognitive complexity and cultural behavior among Neanderthals.


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Very Early Man. The cave paintings in Lascaux are about 35,000 years old.


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What group of people were the first painters?

Cave paintings in France, about 25000 years old, were made by Cro-Magnon people.


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20000 years ago


What questions do archaeologist still have about Lascaux's cave paintings?

Archaeologists still want to know why these paintings were made. :P


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Who was the first person to start painting?

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Why did homo-sapiens make cave paintings?

Homo sapiens made cave paintings as a form of communication, storytelling, and possibly for ritualistic or spiritual purposes. These paintings served as a way to document their environment, express their beliefs, and leave a mark for future generations.