Paleolithic art: Rocks and PigmentA WebQuest for Middle school Art Designed by Fadra Hepner
Task1. Explore the Lascaux website to become familiar with Paleolithic life and art created by these people. 2. Answer the questions given in complete sentences. The caves at Lascaux (Use this link to find your answers!) Explore the website for 5 minutes freely. I will tell you when it is time to move on...Watch the clock!
1. Click on the "Discover" link and read with me "1940:The discovery". After we are finished, you may answer the following questions. Visit the"Learn" link to answer the following questions: (6 pts) 1. Explore the "Themes" link and tell me which animal you think the cave dwellers found to be the most important. Why do you think so? Why do you think they were so important to the people? (4 pts.) 2. What did the Paleolithic people use to make their cave art? (You might look under the "Archaeological artifacts" link.) What were the names of the tools and what were they made from? (3 pts.) 3. Caves offer excellent protection from the elements (weather effects). Name 3 types of deterioration that threaten the cave art. (3 pts.) 4. Tell me why YOU think that people put artwork in caves. Give reasons for your answer.
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