Why are prehistoric works of art designated as such?

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Because they cannot be dated.
Because they cannot be dated.
Because they cannot be attributed to a particular artist.
Because they cannot be attributed to a particular artist.
Because they were painted in a cave.
Because they were painted in a cave.
Because the society that created them did not yet possess written language.

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Prehistoric works of art are designated as such primarily "because the society that created them did not yet possess written language." This lack of written records makes it challenging to provide specific context, authorship, and precise dating for these artworks.