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Paleolithic Cave Painting in Altamira Cave
Upper Paleolithic art in Altamira Cave, in Santillana del Mar (Cantabria region), Spain. The paintings in the cave date from the Middle Magdalenian to the Gravettian period.
Questions & Answers
What is the Paleolithic art period?
- The Upper Paleolithic (Late Stone Age, c. 50,000 to c. 12,000 years ago) is the period in human prehistory when we see the emergence of art. Upper Paleolithic art is usually divided into two categories: rock/cave art and portable art such as animal and anthropomorphic figurines.
Did any paintings survive from the Paleolithic period?
- Yes, there are surviving cave paintings from the Paleolithic period. The most famous ones include Altamira Cave in Spain, and Lascaux Cave and Chauvet Cave in France.