Tag Archives: Prehistoric Art
Hand Stencils and Prints
As part of their study of Prehistoric art, students discussed the images of hands that are frequently seen on cave walls. Hands also appear in the art of Aboriginal peoples in Australia. We discussed several ways that these stenciled and … Continue reading
Painted Cave Walls
Students painted images of animals on simulated “cave walls.” Using crumpled bags to represent stone, they experimented with various watercolor techniques (using a limited palette) and were encouraged to show the “essence” and “energy” of the animal they were painting.