Question

Why are prehistoric works of art designated as such?
(1 point)
• Because they cannot be dated.
• Because they cannot be attributed to a particular artist.
• Because they were painted in a cave.
• Because the society that created them did not yet possess written language.

Answer 1

Prehistoric works of art are designated as such primarily **because the society that created them did not yet possess written language.** This lack of written records means that much of what we know about these artworks is based on archaeological interpretation rather than historical documentation.