Why are prehistoric works of art designated as such?

Question

(2 points)
Responses

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.

Answer 1

Prehistoric works of art are designated as such primarily "Because the society that created them did not yet possess written language." This designation reflects the time period in which these artworks were produced, typically before the advent of recorded history.