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Cave painting
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In archaeology, cave paintings are a type of parietal art, found on the wall or ceilings of caves. The term usually implies prehistoric origin. Several groups of scientists suggest that the oldest of
Cueva de las Manos, Perito Moreno, Argentina. The art in the cave is dated between 7,300 BC and 700 AD; stenciled, mostly left hands are shown.
Cueva de las Manos, Perito Moreno, Argentina. The art in the cave is dated between 7,300 BC and 700 AD; stenciled, mostly left hands are shown.
One of the oldest known figurative paintings, a depiction of an unknown bovine, was discovered in the Lubang Jeriji Saléh cave and dated to be more th
One of the oldest known figurative paintings, a depiction of an unknown bovine, was discovered in the Lubang Jeriji Saléh cave and dated to be more than 40,000 (perhaps as old as 52,000) years old.
Inside of the Cave of El Castillo in Puente Viesgo, Cantabria (Spain). Dating back to 40,000 BC, El Castillo hosts the earliest figurative cave painti
Inside of the Cave of El Castillo in Puente Viesgo, Cantabria (Spain). Dating back to 40,000 BC, El Castillo hosts the earliest figurative cave painting in Europe known to date.
An artistic depiction of a group of rhinoceros was completed in the Chauvet Cave 30,000 to 32,000 years ago.
An artistic depiction of a group of rhinoceros was completed in the Chauvet Cave 30,000 to 32,000 years ago.
Lascaux
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Lascaux is a network of caves near the village of Montignac, in the department of Dordogne in southwestern France. Over 600 parietal wall paintings cover the interior walls and ceilings of the cave. T
Cave painting
…which reliable date evidence has been obtained. Other examples may date as late as the Early Bronze Age, but the well-known Magdalenian style seen at Lascaux in France (c. 15,000 BC) and Altamira in Spain died out about 10,000 BC, coinciding with the advent of the Neolithic period. Some caves probably continued…
Depiction of aurochs, horses and deer
Depiction of aurochs, horses and deer
Modern entrance to the Lascaux cave
Modern entrance to the Lascaux cave
Part of Lascaux IV
Part of Lascaux IV
Reproduction of Lascaux artwork in Lascaux II
Reproduction of Lascaux artwork in Lascaux II