tual paintings. The bones of different animals, than drawn on the walls, were found inside of the caves (Columbia, 1). Another similar theory suggests that humans drew pictures of the animals that they hoped would reproduce and provide food for them in the future. It is explored that cave art was created for renewing a species or anticipating a return (Encarta, 3), (Versaware, 1). The theory set by Laming Emperaire Lersi-Gourhan suggests that the people interpreted animals as symbols. Evidence of men and women figures were found with many body parts exaggerated (Mulder-Slater, 1). Evidence of sound played at the ceremonies were also found and believed to accompany the formation of the cave art (Encarta, 4).In order to form the art, many natural objects were modified or carved into. By using clay, the Prehistoric man was able to form figurines and matter into any desired shape (Encarta, 4). Some images, drawn out of the natural contours such as stalagmites, have been discovered. They also used their fingers, bones, wood, and clay. The paint was made from charcoal, pigments in ores, ground up sedimentary rock, and talc (Mulder-Slater, 1). Lumps of hard clay, sticks, and animal bones were used for application of the paint and powders. They also used spray paint, which was blown either out of a tube or out of their mouths (Versaware, 1). Because they had none of the advantages that we have today, their creations, which was more difficult to fully complete, can be considered a precious, unique works of art.To be sure that these items are genuinely prehistoric, radiocarbon dating was used (Encarta, 4). Scientists can determine the true age from only a tiny amount of pigment in the paint. One of the oldest, found in Europe and Asia, was carved in ivory and dates back to about 32,000 years. Another, discovered in England in 1996, was found to be about 60,000 years old (Columbia, 1)! Few endure erosion, but the survivors make excellent timelines...
