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          Before pencil and paper even existed, drawings on walls already spread through different certain locations; European part is abundant with this type of art. Picture above is an example of a cave painting that will make you question yourself why is it even painted. Pigments used during those times could be gathered within their territory. Examples of this are green pigments were obtained through crushing leaves or different natural things with a distinct hue of green. Red could be obtained like how green is obtained, by using natural things with a distinct hue of red. There are different theories that were explained by experts. These theories often intrigue people who were able to view this kind of art. The first theory said that it was painted by natives to record what they see during their rituals where they start going into trance. It is an event was an individual would be possessed by a spiritual being and would be able to see things that no one could see. Past, present and future are included here. It also includes talking to their heavenly god and people who passed away even before an individual existed. Second theory talks about people tend to record things that are happening during their everyday living but no one knows who it is. There are a lot of theories about it but one thing is for sure, this is an example of art that must be preserved for future purpose and for people to view in the future.

          This art work is very impressive in my point of view. It fascinates me like other artists view it. I accept the fact that during that time, art is still being formed that is why this looks like a figurative form of art. The way it was painted would be noticed fast since you would see it like an ancient art style of painting wherein it really is. It has this distinct style that will make you take a glimpse from it and then started to look at it like it's deceiving you. Few are left since it was made a very long time ago which means that most of its kind is already destroyed by nature or even by us, humans. During their time, their subject matters are about events mostly that are why viewing this kind of painting will give you a story-telling like of experience. If I'll be given a chance to see one of these types of artworks, I'll make sure that I'll be studying it to further more the theory behind it. For other's point of view, this is just a 'something' but what they don't know is that before art style of today even emerges, this types were our backbone for today's success. This should be continuously taken care. If these artworks were not even discovered, we'll be losing half our history. Although its style is not that complicated, it must be well respected.