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Facts about Art part 1:
Fact 1: One of the oldest known works of art is a cave painting in Indonesia dating back to 40,000 BCE
The oldest known work of art is a cave painting in Indonesia, thought to date back to 40,000 BCE. These paintings depict animals, human figures, and abstract shapes.
In 1994, the ‘Cave of Forgotten Dreams’ was discovered in France, containing the world’s oldest known cave paintings, dating back more than 30,000 years. This site offers insight into Paleolithic art as well as early humans’ lives during this period. Through excavations, cultural anthropologists have obtained information ranging from hunting techniques to religious beliefs within these caves. Various pieces at this site consisted of tools such as hand axes and scrapers, possibly used for carving out houses or preparing animal hides for clothing purposes. 0 reply
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