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Many Ancient Artists of Prehistoric Paintings Were Kids

The painted hand-prints are thought to have coded signals, according to researchers.

Nov 01, 2022
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A new study1 challenges our perception of how art was created during the Paleolithic period by suggesting that some of the world's oldest pieces of art may have been created by toddlers or even young children. The research suggests that prehistoric rock painting was not a male-only pastime but rather a family-centered collective activity.

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