Question

Why is the scene in the Shaft of the Dead Man so significant?
(2 points)
because of its narrative possibilities
because of the rich use of color
because of its detail in the manes and fur
because of the realistic portrayal of animal movement
A)
The following are all theories as to why these ancient cave paintings were created, EXCEPT?
(2 points)
They were created as a way to honor the spirits of great beasts after they had been slain and rememberthe glories of the hunt.
They were created as a way to “bring life” to future animals of which their own lives were so dependent.
They were created to evoke complex emotion in young hunters, using a large palette of colors.
They were created prior to the hunt in order to ensure good luck and success.

Answer 1

1) Because of its narrative possibilities — it depicts a rare human figure and an apparent sequence of events (wounded/dead man and animals), suggesting a story.

2) EXCEPT: "They were created to evoke complex emotion in young hunters, using a large palette of colors." — this is not a commonly proposed theory (and the cave painters used a limited palette), whereas the others (honoring spirits, sympathetic magic to ensure animals/bring life, and pre‑hunt rituals to ensure success) are established hypotheses.