Chapter 1 -- Prehistoric Art!
History Through Art: Cave Paintings!
The earliest humans used images from their daily lives and from their imaginations to create cave paintings using materials such as blood and soil.
Please investigate the following websites to get information about:
--prehistoric cave paintings
--other early human artifacts
Take notes on the art that each website offers. Use these questions to guide your investigation:
Prehistoric Art Resources
http://witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHprehistoric.html
A wealth of Web resources for investigating prehistoric art organized by art historian Dr. Christopher Witcombe.
The Cave of Lascaux
(Please turn the sound OFF on your Chromebook...or use headphones!)
http://www.lascaux.culture.fr/
Nicely designed site that allows visitors to explore France's famous prehistoric cave paintings.
Please investigate the following websites to get information about:
--prehistoric cave paintings
--other early human artifacts
Take notes on the art that each website offers. Use these questions to guide your investigation:
- What is the subject matter of each art object?
- What materials were used to create the object?
- What do the subject matter and style suggest about the artists' lives?
Prehistoric Art Resources
http://witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHprehistoric.html
A wealth of Web resources for investigating prehistoric art organized by art historian Dr. Christopher Witcombe.
The Cave of Lascaux
(Please turn the sound OFF on your Chromebook...or use headphones!)
http://www.lascaux.culture.fr/
Nicely designed site that allows visitors to explore France's famous prehistoric cave paintings.