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cave art

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cave art: see Paleolithic art Paleolithic art (pā'lēəlĭth`ĭk, –lēō–, păl'–), art of the most recent ice age.
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; rock carvings and paintings rock carvings and paintings, designs inscribed on rock surfaces and huge stone monuments in many parts of the world by primitive peoples. They have been found on every continent and are usually from prehistoric times.
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Some of the more-renowned masterpieces under attack include cave art in France's Laseaux Cave and Spain's Altamira, La Garma, and Tito Bustillo caves.
There are recent discoverers listed, such as June Moxon, inventor of a kinetic sculpture that she pedaled across the US, and older ones, such as Maria de Sautuola, discoverer of cave art in Altamira, Spain in 1879.
Sackler Gallery, first level): Guided tours of the Sackler Gallery's four Silk Road exhibitions featuring ancient Buddhist cave art from western China, photographs of Silk Road monasteries, luxury arts of the Silk Road Kingdoms, and Indian paintings depicting the legendary travels of the Prophet Muhammad's uncle, Hamza.
 
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