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 remember the 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.

1 answer

The theory that is NOT commonly accepted as a reason for the creation of ancient cave paintings is:

• They were created to evoke complex emotion in young hunters, using a large palette of colors.

This option suggests a more modern interpretation of the purpose of art that may not align with the primary theories surrounding the function of cave paintings in ancient cultures.