Lesson 1 of 84 · Art History
⭐ 30 XP🖼️ Gallery GateCave Paintings: The First Artists
Over 30,000 years ago, humans painted animals on cave walls in Lascaux, France and Altamira, Spain.
🎯 Your mission
Steal one trick. Use it your own way.
⚡ The twist
Find what the master left out.
Mind = Blown
🤯 The Sistine Chapel ceiling took Michelangelo 4 years — and he hated every minute.
Artist Spotlight
🎨 Artemisia Gentileschi was painting masterpieces at 17 — in 1610.
Practice charcoal drawing in this art lesson: cave paintings: the first artists.
What You'll Learn
Over 30,000 years ago, humans painted animals on cave walls in Lascaux, France and Altamira, Spain. Using pigments made from earth and charcoal, they created art that still inspires us today.
Techniques You'll Practice
Materials Needed
Step-by-Step Guide
0 of 4 doneWhere you see this in real life
The next time you visit a museum (or look one up online), you'll see things others miss.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Visit (or virtually tour) one museum this week.
For the dinner table
“What's the most interesting piece of art you've seen this year?”
Next Smart Project
We'll pick an art project that matches exactly where your skills are right now.
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Send it to a parent looking for a 15-minute screen-free creative win.
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Cave Paintings: The First Artists
Steal one trick. Use it your own way.
Full screen — no distractions
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