The artwork that matches the given characteristics is likely the San Rock paintings at Shelter Cave, Southern Africa. The San people are known for their rock art, which often depicts animals and was used in rituals or for spiritual purposes, possibly including guarantees of hunting success. Their paintings utilized natural pigments and showed advanced techniques such as shading to create a sense of roundness.
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
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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
Image with alt text: Chinese horse cave painting at Lascaux, France
San Rock paintings at Shelter Cave, Southern Africa
Image with alt text: San Rock paintings at Shelter Cave, Southern Africa
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