Preserving Your Past
Future archeologists will look back upon your drawings to try and interpret
your life. Your food, your beliefs, your home, everything. You have 3
friends who haven chosen very important jobs, all of which can alter
everyone's lifestyle. These are key moments of history, and you are the
only one to preserve those moments!
Your task is two fold: First, your research will involve the tools necessary
to paint with (no, animal blood was not the 'main' item and it was definetly
not used by itself). You need to determine the actual MINERAL the ancient
homo sapiens used and how they created the paint. Second, you get to draw
pictures on your cave that best represents what your group is ccomplishing.
If the Fire Teller invented fire, draw it! If he/she is trying to convince
your leader to use fire, draw it! If it is used for dancing, draw it!
Anything of significant importance that you feel "tells" about your group's
accomplishments. If you put too little, then no one will be able to tell
what happened or what you intend. If you put too much, they'll grow bored
of looking. So, make sure you are specific yet picky.
We have reviewed many cave art paintings already, but a few will be included
in your internet links to browse.
Remember, you are the interpreter for what your group makes so you will need
to work very close to each of them.
Happy research and happy drawing!
Active Artists
Our cave in France - take a tour!
http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/chauvet/en/
A lot of neat info with links for tours, but, also includes the various
types
of paintings and the materials used!
http://www.jqjacobs.net/rock_art/dawn.html
Other Resources