Question

Which artwork has these characteristics?

was made in caves or rock shelters
used paint made from minerals or clay
shows animals and was possibly used to guarantee hunting success
uses shading for a sense of roundness
was used by healers for special powers
Responses

San Rock paintings at Shelter Cave, Southern Africa

Image with alt text: San Rock paintings at Shelter Cave, Southern Africa

Aboriginal cave painting of kangaroo hunt from Northern Territory, Australia

Image with alt text: Aboriginal cave painting of kangaroo hunt from Northern Territory, Australia

Chinese horse cave painting at Lascaux, France

1 answer

The artwork that matches the characteristics you provided is the San Rock paintings at Shelter Cave, Southern Africa. These paintings were made in caves or rock shelters, used natural pigments from minerals or clay, depict animals, and are believed to be related to hunting rituals. They also demonstrate techniques like shading to give a sense of roundness and were associated with spiritual practices, possibly used by healers for special powers.