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Exploring Paleolithic Cave Paintings: Stories from 40,000 Years Ago

In the Paleolithic Period, hunters and gatherers created art in the form of cave paintings using natural elements like ocher, charcoal, and white marl. These paintings, such as the oldest ones found in Spain dating back 40,000 years, may have served purposes like storytelling or communication with other humans. Today, if given the chance to paint in a cave, one could create art for similar reasons or to explore their creativity and connection to ancient cultures.

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Exploring Paleolithic Cave Paintings: Stories from 40,000 Years Ago

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  1.  People from the Paleolithic Period:  Hunters and gatherers  Made and used basic stone tools  Made their own clothing  Different cultures make art for different reasons.  Oldest cave paintings , found in Spain, are from 40,000 years ago!

  2.  Why do you think these paintings were made?  They could be used to:  Tell stories  Communicate with other humans  Paintings are made from natural elements that make colors!:  Ocher(mineral)- Red, browns and yellows  Charcoal- Black  White Marl- white

  3. What would you paint in a cave today and why?

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