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Chapter 1: European Paleolithic Cave Art

Tens of thousands of years ago, human beings endured an Ice Age. In spite of the
tremendously harsh living conditions, they survived and flourished. These Paleolithic hunter-
gatherers created beautiful works of art that are a testament to their will, determination,
strength, creativity, and intelligence.

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Chapter 1: Paleolithic Cave Art - Review

Define/Know:
 Paleolithic = Old Stone.
 Ca. (Circa) = Approximate.
 BC = Before Crist.
 Hunter-Gatherer = Food.
 Didactic = To teach.
 Altamira, Lascaux, Chauvet = First caves.

 Locate the caves of Altamira, Lascaux, and Chauvet on a modern map.

North Spain, South France, South France.
 Cite an approximate date for the paintings found at the caves of Lascaux, Altamira, and
Chauvet= 20,000 BC

o Discuss the most common subject of these paintings.

Animals.
o Cite 3 theories which attempt to explain the meaning/purpose of these
paintings.
Religious/ warship, Magic, Didactic.
o Cite the most common location of the paintings within these caves.
Deep Grotto.
o Cite the type of light source used.
Rock oil lamp
 Cite an approximate date for the Paleolithic sculptures we discussed.
C.a 22.000 B.C.
o Cite the most common subject of these sculptures.
Woman.
o Cite term used for these sculptures.
Venus. (most popular = Venus the Willendorf)
o Cite a possible explanation for the meaning/purpose of these sculptures.
Considered divine. (Birth)
o Cite two (2) techniques used to sculpt these images.
Relief (one side of the rock) and in the round.
 Cite an approximate date for the Paleolithic musical instruments we saw in class.
C.a 40.000 B.C
o Cite the materials used to make these instruments.
Animal Bone.
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Works to know:

Painting at Lascaux Venus Figure Venus of Willendorf Bone flute

Ca. 20,000 BC Relief Sculpture Venus Figure . In the Round Ca. 20,000 BC
Ca. 20,000 BC Ca. 20,000 BC