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Cave paintings

Scope note

Paintings and other markings executed on the surface of the living rock in natural caves, especially during the Paleolithic period. For markings cut into the living rock, use "rock engravings."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000178308

Broader Terms used

rock paintings

Equivalent Terms used

cave painting

Created

13yrs ago

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