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Which of the following was the reason why the Paleolithic artist selected the particular location in the cave to paint the spotted horses at Pech-Merle?
Which of the following was the reason why the Paleolithic artist selected the particular location in the cave to paint the spotted horses at Pech-Merle?
- It was at the bottom of a 16' shaft.
- It was the smoothest expanse of wall in the cave complex.
- To exploit the chance resemblance of the rock to a horse’s head. (correct)
- It was closest to the cave entrance, where the light was better.
What is the composite view of human representation?
What is the composite view of human representation?
- Profile torso and frontal head, legs, and arms.
- The most naturalistic type of depiction.
- Frontal torso, profile head, legs, and arms. (correct)
- Human body with an animal head.
Which cave paintings were the first to be discovered?
Which cave paintings were the first to be discovered?
- Chauvet
- Pech-Merle
- Altamira (correct)
- Lascaux
What was the most significant transformation of the human condition?
What was the most significant transformation of the human condition?
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What was the purpose of the Paleolithic artist selecting a particular location in the cave to paint the spotted horses at Pech-Merle?
What was the purpose of the Paleolithic artist selecting a particular location in the cave to paint the spotted horses at Pech-Merle?
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