The Cave of Lascaux

Type of Resource: Research Resources, Teacher Tools and Information, Online Activities, Student tools and information, Virtual Tour
Free or Fee: Fee
Computer Needs: None Apparent
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The site has a simple home page and then the two main areas split off and offer specific pieces of information. The virtual tour is like a slide show with text. The cave is an interesting resource of early art. The cave was closed to the public and a replica cave was created for visitors. This is also a point of interest in the life of a cave and preserving artifacts.

Description:

Discover and learn about the cave of Lascaux in France where ancient rock paintings and engravings cover the walls. Learn about the paintings, their possible meanings, the tools and techniques used and take a virtual tour of the cave. Read about the discovery of the cave in 1940 and how the cave has been preserved since then.

Possible uses:

Whether studying art, archaeology or history, this site provides information in all these areas. Project images of the art and discuss possible meanings and tools these early artists used. Then take the students on a virtual tour to see all of the cave. Students can write about what it might have been like to paint in this cave or live in these early times and want to record events. Learn about the cave´s creation, see a timeline of the art work and learn how the images are dated.

Related Resources:

4-5, 6-8, 9-12+

Social Studies : Archeology & Anthropology
Art : History
Art : Technique
Multilingual : English/Spanish
Multilingual : English/French
Multilingual : English/German

Research Resources, Teacher Tools and Information, Online Activities, Student tools and information, Virtual Tour