Before humans developed written language, they created pictures on rocks. This 'rock art' often portrays animals or abstract designs. The pictures could have been records of events, plans or messages. There are two basic types: pictographs and petroglyphs. Pictographs were drawn or painted on the surface of rocks with pigments such as charcoal, clay, ochre or chalk. Petroglyphs, on the other hand, were scratched or carved into the rock itself. With some petroglyphs, only the surface layer of rock is removed, showing a lighter colour of rock beneath the outer layer. Other petroglyphs consist of carvings cut deep in the rock. Most pictographs have faded, while petroglyphs have endured longer.Which organisational structure does this text primarily use?

Technique, Form, Motif, Size and Character are some of the main characteristics described by archaeologists to create typology, or classification, of rock art to make sense of assemblages True False

What was likely the primary medium used by prehistoric artists to create these paintings?

Recent evidence in the form of __________ and ___________ strongly suggests that Neandertals engaged in artwork.Group of answer choicesCarved human and animal bones, small sculptures made of clayEngraved bones, engraved stone tabletsCave paintings 60,000+ years old, clam shells with mineral pigments in themCave paintings 60,000+ years old, animal hides with mineral pigment stains on themCarved human and animal bones, small sculptures made of stone

What are the two basic types of production drawings?

Rock paintings that are up to 2,400 years old were found in the mountains of South Africa. What did they depict? A. agricultural communities and domesticated animals B. hunters and prehistoric animals C. ceremonial dances and ancient rituals D. human figures in elaborate headdresses