Lascaux Cave Paintings Project
Time: 1-2 Class Periods
Difficulty: Easy
Cleanup: Soap & Water
Materials:
Difficulty: Easy
Cleanup: Soap & Water
Materials:
Gray Construction Paper
White and Black Tempera Paint
Multicultural Tempera Paint
Sponge
Paint Palette
Paint Brush
Use the techniques shown in this project to make your own cave paintings (also known as "parietal art"). This project also has an instructional video available!
Steps
- Step 1Tear the edges of a piece of 12x18" gray construction paper into the shape of a rock.
- Step 2Squeeze white and black tempera paint onto a paint palette. Dab the paint on the paper with a sponge so that you have a mixture of black, white and gray colors. Natural wool sponges give a unique, soft texture.
- Step 3Crumple the wet paper into a ball.
- Step 4Unfold the paper, leaving some creases to look like jagged rock. Allow it to dry.
- Step 5Using multicultural paints and photos as references, paint animals or scenes onto the paper.