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A. The written messages from the people of prehistoric times have been erased from their works, so no one can decipher who created the artwork or why they created the artwork.
B. Prehistory is the time before writing, so without written records, we cannot tell who created the artwork or why they created the artwork.
C. There is no archaeological evidence to give us any clues about how an artwork was created or when it was created.
D. Most of the cave paintings have images that are impossible to decipher and are difficult to recognize because the themes are not relatable to modern times.
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I would agree that prehistoric art is always somewhat mysterious primarily for the reason stated in option B.
B. Prehistory is the time before writing, so without written records, we cannot tell who created the artwork or why they created the artwork.
This option captures the essence of the mystery surrounding prehistoric art, as the absence of written documentation limits our understanding of the artists' identities, intentions, and cultural contexts.
