The Art of the Story · Narrative Art

Cave Art and Early Symbols

Researching the first human stories told through pigment on stone.

Key Questions

  1. 1What were the most important stories for prehistoric people to tell?
  2. 2How can we tell a story using only simple shapes and limited colours?
  3. 3Why did these artists choose to work deep inside caves?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Art and Design - Art History and CultureKS2: Art and Design - Drawing and Symbols
Year: Year 3
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: The Art of the Story
Period: Narrative Art

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