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To show a sign of respect to the modern humans (or the Cro-Magnons) who came across them(:

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because it was the language they used in early life.

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Which early man created cave paintings?

The Neanderthals


How do the cave paintings in Africa compare to cave paintings in other parts of the world?

They are both cave paintings


Who created the paintings in the Chauvet Cave?

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.


What was the first artistic representations created by humans?

Cave paintings, most likely.


What was produced by prehistoric artists?

cave paintings...


Sculptures and cave paintings were a development of which period?

Sculptures and cave paintings were a development of Paleolithic period.


Which is oldest chauvet cave paintings Lascaux cave paintings or Venus of willendorf?

The Venus of Willendorf is a figurine made between about 28,000 and 25,000 BCE. The cave paintings of Lascaux are 17,000 years BP or before present time.


Where were cave paintings found?

The well known cave paintings are in Lascaux, France.


The Fayum mummy portraits the Great Pyramid of Giza the Lascaux cave paintings the Altamira cave paintings which is the oldest?

the Altamira cave painting


What year were cave paintings created in France?

The earliest examples are believed to be about 32,000 years old.2004


What are the drawings by cave people called?

The drawings by cave people are called cave paintings or rock art. They were often created using natural pigments and depict various animals, symbols, and everyday activities of prehistoric people. These paintings provide valuable insights into early human culture and spirituality.


What country will you find prehistoric paintings in chauvet and lascaux caves?

You will find prehistoric paintings in the Chauvet Cave in France. Lascaux Cave is also in France and is known for its famous prehistoric cave paintings.