The cave artist was demonstrating texture. By utilizing the bumps and rough surfaces of the stone, the artist emphasized the features of the painted animals, creating a more dynamic and effective representation.
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?
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texture
texture
perspective
perspective
value
value
color
color
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