Paleolithic Art
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

  • Chauvet
  • Pech-Merle
  • Altamira (correct)
  • Lascaux
  • What was the most significant transformation of the human condition?

    <p>The agricultural revolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Paleolithic artist selecting a particular location in the cave to paint the spotted horses at Pech-Merle?

    <p>To create a realistic representation of horses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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