Definition of rock art
The rock art is all that prehistoric drawing halle in rocks and caves. This art form is considered one of the most ancient of which it transpires, since there is evidence dating back really far away in time, 40 thousand years, that is, after the last ice age. Anyway, should be noted, that although the cave painting is an original artistic expression, as we pointed out recently, also you can found it and inspired by the way, in historical times later listed and in almost all parts of the planet Earth, although the most prominent were made in Spain and France.
The most ancient include paintings of the cave of Altamira, in Santallina del Mar, Cantabria, Spain.
Respect of the magnificent conservation presenting many of these artistic pieces, even despite the erosion, should mention that it is precisely because the support in which have been painted the motive of this endurance over time.
Meanwhile, the existence of these fabulous creations demonstrates clearly that since time immemorial human beings was involved and committed to the art.
Now, in regards to the motivation we find that in some cases the paintings have a strong magical-religious charge, using them with the only reason being the prelude to a successful hunt. When it comes to this type of situation, it is common that the same are in those areas most recondite and hidden cavern or cave, on the other hand, when artistic manifestations are arranged at the sight of all is believed to be the consequence of the simple adoption of art as an activity in the everyday life of those times.
The most ancient include paintings of the cave of Altamira, in Santallina del Mar, Cantabria, Spain.
Respect of the magnificent conservation presenting many of these artistic pieces, even despite the erosion, should mention that it is precisely because the support in which have been painted the motive of this endurance over time.
Meanwhile, the existence of these fabulous creations demonstrates clearly that since time immemorial human beings was involved and committed to the art.
Now, in regards to the motivation we find that in some cases the paintings have a strong magical-religious charge, using them with the only reason being the prelude to a successful hunt. When it comes to this type of situation, it is common that the same are in those areas most recondite and hidden cavern or cave, on the other hand, when artistic manifestations are arranged at the sight of all is believed to be the consequence of the simple adoption of art as an activity in the everyday life of those times.