prehistoric era paintings Flashcards
majority of prehistoric paintings include animals, primarily . . .
horses and bisons and occasionally some deer, goats, and mammoths.
what are some common materials used in these paintings ?
ash, stone, pigment, and charcoal.
prehistoric people made paintings to . . .
protect themselves and animals spirits.
three principal artistic disciplines
tiny figure carving, rock engraving, and cave paintings.
first paintings were created where ?
caves
first paintings were created with what ?
ash or charcoal mixed with spit or animal fats.
a cryptic paleolithic cultural marker is also known as a
cupule
prehistoric paintings are considered to have a _____ or _____ function
symbolic or religious
prehistoric art refers to all art that was . . .
created before cultures had a more complex way of expression
prehistoric painting is defined by the term
rock painting