Pehistoric Art

Today we are talking and learning about prehistoric art.

Have a look at this video about Altamira Cave paintings in northern Spain.


Now. Watch the pictures and answer the questions:

Who are they?
Where are they?
What are they doing?
Who painted the pictures?
Why?

What animal is this?
Are there bisons in Spain today?
Are there bisons in Europe today?
Where else do bisons live?
How did the artist paint this?

Now try to paint your own bison palaeolithic style.










1. Outline the figure with black crayon.
2. Colour the figure with red, brown, ochre...
3. Then write a text about the painting:

This is a ...
It's in ...
It was painted in the palaeolithic era.
It's (description)...

You can also try this prehistoric horse.