Art Through the Ages · Art History

Cave Art and Early Communication

Exploring the origins of human creativity and the use of natural pigments.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why did early humans feel the need to leave visual marks on their environment?
  2. 2How did the limitations of available materials influence the style of cave art?
  3. 3What stories are these ancient artists trying to tell us thousands of years later?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Art and Design - History of ArtKS2: Art and Design - Drawing
Year: Year 4
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: Art Through the Ages
Period: Art History

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