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Prehistoric Cave Art

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Page 1: Prehistoric Cave Art

Prehistoric Cave ArtHow does art inform us about the

past?

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Prehistory Prehistory Period before written/recorded

history (no written documentation)

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Why is studying the prehistoric era problematic?

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How does art inform us about the past?

What do you think this example of cave art represents?

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How does art inform us about the past?

Why would someone make this piece of art?

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How does art inform us about the past? What is the

artist telling us about prehistoric peoples?

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How does art inform us about the past? What is depicted in

this cave painting?

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How does art inform us about the past?

What animals are depicted here?

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Homework Create your own cave art. Place yourself in

prehistoric times. What would be important enough to you to put it in a cave? Artwork should be realistic for the time period. No Leonardo masterpieces.

Due Date:___________________________