Prehistoric Water Pigments
Prehistoric water paintings, Paleolithic humans
In this painting early man depicts a bull. often in cave paintings such as this animals were used for prayer, symbols, or story telling. The materials used often to create these paintings were minerals from the earth, charcoal, dies all being mixed with water, creating water pigments. This material was a close relation with modern day water colors.
In this painting early man depicts a bull. often in cave paintings such as this animals were used for prayer, symbols, or story telling. The materials used often to create these paintings were minerals from the earth, charcoal, dies all being mixed with water, creating water pigments. This material was a close relation with modern day water colors.
Prayer of Animals- Paleolithic humans, around 15000 B.C.E
In this painting the artists shows pictures of animals. This was a common depiction, and was a form of early prayer or offering to the gods. They were praying to find many animals on their next hunt, that were big and could feed them for a long time.
Lascaux Cave Painting- Paleolithic humans, around 15000 B.C.E.
In this painting the artist depicts a bull which is large. This is a sign that they had a successful hunt or are hoping for a successful hunt. The artist used pigments and other minerals mixed with water to create the painting. "When I look at this painting I feel a rough feeling contrasting from modern watercolors which are smooth."- Charlotte Gannaway