Question

prompt
what theme was present in cave art? why do you think that was common rather than landscapes or vegetation of the time?
<< read less

Explanation:

Cave art commonly featured animals (like bison, horses, deer) and hunting scenes. This was common because early humans' survival depended on hunting animals for food, tools, and clothing. Landscapes/vegetation were less critical for survival, so they focused on depicting what was vital for their existence (hunting and animals) to possibly aid in hunting, teach skills, or express spiritual connections to prey.

Answer:

The common theme in cave art was animals (and hunting scenes). It was common instead of landscapes/vegetation because early humans relied on hunting animals for survival (food, resources), so they depicted what was vital to their existence (to aid hunting, teach, or for spiritual connections), while landscapes/vegetation were less central to their survival needs.