20 Most Fascinating Prehistoric Paintings


	20 Most Fascinating Prehistoric Paintings
Socratoad
5-28-2008 10:39 PM
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5-29-2008 3:43 AM
merrie
thanks, Socratoad
5-29-2008 3:58 AM
michellezm
Stunning Socs. Tks.
5-29-2008 5:51 AM
ofcapri
Absolutely amazing! These paintings tell what was in the artist minds eye. great clip! Thanks
5-29-2008 9:20 AM
tanyamm
I love cave art. I think it's much better than a lot of what passes for modern art these days.
5-29-2008 1:24 PM
JohnWaterman
really great, thanks!
5-29-2008 10:14 PM
Marinho
really great value clip.
5-31-2008 12:28 AM
digitalsistere
Man, I love stuff like this. Good job!
5-31-2008 10:20 AM
Marinho
it always grabs me atention too.
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Known as "the prehistoric Sistine Chapel," the Lascaux Caves, a cave complex in southwestern France, contain some of the most remarkable paleolithic cave paintings in the world, from at least 15,000 years ago.
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The cave was discovered on 12 September 1940 by four teenagers, Marcel Ravidat, Jacques Marsal, Georges Agnel, and Simon Coencas, as well as Ravidat's dog, Robot. Public access was made easier after World War II. By 1955, the carbon dioxide produced by 1,200 visitors per day had visibly damaged the paintings. The cave was closed to the public in 1963 in order to preserve the art.
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