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

2. The Caves at Lascaux

3. Date from about 15,000 BC

8. Why do you think early people created these paintings?

9. 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

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

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