Cave artists took advantage of the rough stone surfaces of the cave. In some caves, such as the Chauvet Cave in France, artists used the bumps in the stone to emphasize parts of the animal. In the Chauvet Cave, an artist painted a bear’s paw over a knob or bulge in the stone, which makes the paw stand out and look fiercer. Reflect on the elements of art. What element was this cave artist demonstrating? (1 point) Responses texture texture perspective perspective value value color color

Answer 1

The cave artist in the Chauvet Cave was demonstrating texture. By using the bumps and bulges in the stone to emphasize parts of the animal, the artist enhanced the three-dimensional quality of the artwork, making the bear's paw stand out more prominently and appear fiercer.