The Caves at Lascaux. The earliest paintings we know of are in caves in Africa, Europe, and Asia.

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The earliest paintings we know of are in caves in Africa, Europe, and Asia

The Caves at Lascaux

Date from about 15,000 BC

Why do you think early people created these paintings?

Why did early people create these paintings? To magically control the animal The magically command the death of the animal As a teaching tool for new hunters

What kinds of materials did artists use to create these images? Natural found materials

Colors made from various earth hues Images were probably painted on with mats of moss or hair, or were sprayed on through hollow bones

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