Beginnings of Art: Prehistoric Rock Paintings · Prehistoric Era

Techniques and Materials of Early Man

Exploring the use of natural pigments and minerals in creating permanent rock art.

Key Questions

  1. 1How did the available natural resources limit or enhance the artistic palette of early humans?
  2. 2In what ways does the texture of the rock surface influence the final visual outcome of the painting?
  3. 3Why might early artists have preferred certain colors over others for specific subjects?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Prehistoric Rock Paintings - Class 11
Class: Class 11
Subject: Fine Arts
Unit: Beginnings of Art: Prehistoric Rock Paintings
Period: Prehistoric Era

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