CBS News: At 40,000, this is the oldest cave painting of an animal ever found
At 40,000, this is the oldest cave painting of an animal ever found
AN ancient painting of a hairy, warty pig has been hailed as the oldest-known animal drawing in the world. The 45,500-year-old pig picture was found etched onto a wall in a cave in Indonesia, ...
Though depicted in a still oil painting, the powerful animal gave the impression of dynamic movement. The horse’s curving neck, soulful eyes and graceful form had been captured in minute strokes of ...
National Geographic news: This 45,500-year-old pig painting is the world’s oldest animal art
I'm always fascinated by drawings and paintings created by nonhuman animals (animals). Many remind me of the artwork produced by humans, including some world-famous artists, and I often wonder what ...
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