Prehistoric Cave ArtHow does art inform us about the

past?

Prehistory Prehistory Period before written/recorded

history (no written documentation)

Why is studying the prehistoric era problematic?

How does art inform us about the past?

What do you think this example of cave art represents?

How does art inform us about the past?

Why would someone make this piece of art?

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

artist telling us about prehistoric peoples?

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

this cave painting?

How does art inform us about the past?

What animals are depicted here?

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.

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