CAVE PAINTINGS: ALTAMIRA“Cappella Sistina”

Who discovered/discover the cave of Altamira?

In Summer in 1879 an anthropologist and his 8 years old daughter were/are exploring an area in SANTILLANA DEL MAR (CANTABRIA).

Where is Altamira caves?And when were/are they painted?

Paleolithic period (14.000 BC)

What happened/happens?

They saw/see a crevice in a cave and they came/come. Suddenly, they

discovered/discover the paintings.

Which colours did/do people use? Ochre, red and black mineral pigments mixed

with animals fat and outlined in charcoal

Protection People’s breaths (Carbon Dioxid)

destroyed/destroy the paintings

Which animals can you see?

In the ceiling and walls there are nearly a hundred of animals and signs, especially bisons in different postures (21), with other animals; for example deers, horses and bulls.

Which techniques did/do people use?

different techniques were/are engraving, print,Scraping using stones.