Prehistoric cave paintings might be related to hunting. Which argument is MOST likely to support this theory that cave paintings are related to hunting? (1 point) Responses

Animal details that hunters might need to know are present, such as shoulder veins drawn on some of the bison.
Animal details that hunters might need to know are present, such as shoulder veins drawn on some of the bison.

Many cave paintings contain animals that wouldn’t have been typical prey for prehistoric people, including lions.
Many cave paintings contain animals that wouldn’t have been typical prey for prehistoric people, including lions.

There are no images showing animals pierced with spears or other weapons.
There are no images showing animals pierced with spears or other weapons.

Prehistoric peoples may have believed that by creating a likeness of the animal would bring them bad luck.
Prehistoric peoples may have believed that by creating a likeness of the animal would bring them bad luck.

The argument that animal details that hunters might need to know are present, such as shoulder veins drawn on some of the bison, is MOST likely to support the theory that cave paintings are related to hunting.

The argument that is most likely to support the theory that cave paintings are related to hunting is: "Animal details that hunters might need to know are present, such as shoulder veins drawn on some of the bison."

The argument that is most likely to support the theory that cave paintings are related to hunting is the first one: "Animal details that hunters might need to know are present, such as shoulder veins drawn on some of the bison." This argument suggests that the cave paintings depict specific details about the animals that would be relevant to hunters, such as the location of shoulder veins on bison. This indicates that the paintings were created by people who had knowledge and understanding of hunting techniques and anatomy, supporting the idea that they are related to hunting.

Cave artists took advantage of the rough stone surfaces of the cave. In some caves, such as the Chauvet Cave in France, artists used the bumps in the stone to emphasize parts of the animal. In the Chauvet Cave, an artist painted a bear’s paw over a knob or bulge in the stone, which makes the paw stand out and look fiercer. Reflect on the elements of art. What element was this cave artist demonstrating? (1 point) Responses

texture
texture

perspective
perspective

value
value

color

The element of art that this cave artist was demonstrating is texture. The artist used the bumps in the stone to create a textural effect, making the bear's paw stand out and appear fiercer.