Al encontrar estas preciosidades en las cuevas de Europa, supimos que el hombre se expresaba a través del arte desde los más remotos tiempos de la historia. La pintura parietal también incluye los petroglifos que no necesariamente implica que tienen que ser todas prehistóricas. Hay algunas, como las de la cueva de Gabarnmung, (Australia) que se supone que tienen mas de 28 000 años, y otras más recientes, posiblemente del siglo pasado.
Se piensa que las más antiguas fueron realizadas hace más de 44 000 años y se encuentran tanto en la región franco-cantábrica de Europa occidental como en las cuevas de Leang-Leang (Sulawesi, Indonesia). Estas pinturas rupestres son de las plantas de la mano del artista y formas geométricas simples; los ejemplos indiscutibles más antiguos de pinturas rupestres figurativas son algo más jóvenes, con una antigüedad cercana a los 35 000 años. La pintura rupestre más antigua de todas, datada según el método del urano-torio, que indica que fue hecha hace mas de 64 mil años, fue encontrada el la cueva de Maltravieso, Cáceres.
Para mi es como ver un museo paleolítico que muestra que el arte siempre fue patrimonio de la humanidad.
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Upon finding these treasures in the caves of Europe, as well as in other parts of the world, we knew that man had expressed himself through art since the earliest times in pre-history. Cave painting also includes petroglyphs, which do not necessarily have to be all prehistoric. There are some, like those from the Gabarnmung cave (Australia), which are believed to be over 28,000 years old, and others that are more recent, possibly from the last century.
It is believed that the oldest ones were made more than 44,000 years ago and are found both in the Franco-Cantabrian region of Western Europe and in the Leang-Leang caves (Sulawesi, Indonesia). These rock paintings consist of the handprints of the artist and simple geometric shapes; the undisputed oldest examples of figurative rock paintings are somewhat younger, with an age close to 35,000 years. The oldest rock painting of all, dated using the uranium-thorium method, which indicates it was made more than 64,000 years ago, was found in the Maltravieso cave in Cáceres.
For me, it is like visiting a Paleolithic museum that shows that art has always been the heritage of humanity.
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I’m glad you’ve included these Francesc. They’re definitely an important part of art history.
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Without a doubt! The very first indication that even in prehistoric times, artistic expression was important. And those rupestrian artists wanted their work to last and thankfully it has. All the best Malc and a great week to you!
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You too F
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Cheers Malc!
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Thank you so much, Francesco, for the wonderfully fascinating cave paintings! I love the ones showing human figures, as animals were always more often found.
Joanna
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They are quite fascinating indeed Joanna. So glad you liked the post and I thank you so much!
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You are more than welcome, Francesco, and thank you!
Joanna
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This is a fascinating and beautifully written reflection on the origins of human creativity. 🌍🎨 The way you trace the journey of cave art across continents and ages — from Maltravieso to Gabarnmung — captures the universality of expression that binds us all through time. Your words remind us that art is not just decoration, but an essential language of humanity, alive even tens of thousands of years ago. Truly, as you say, it feels like stepping into a “paleolithic museum,” where the walls themselves preserve the heartbeat of our ancestors.
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Thank you so much Sir for that analysis so precise and so perfectly stated. I truly appreciate and I am so glad that this post has resonated with you. You are so right. Art is a human expression that has been with us forever and forever will. All the best.
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I find Cave paintings amazing because they offer a profound glimpse into the lives, beliefs, and capabilities of our ancient ancestors, showcasing sophisticated skills like shading and perspective with natural pigments and tools. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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So true Aiva. I think the same things when I see them. It’s a window into another world and that is always fascinating. Thank you so much and a great day and week to you!
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En la Serranía La Lindosa, rio Guaviare en Colombia, existe uno de hace 12000 años,
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Interesante, no sabes donde se podrán encontrar fotos online? Y gracias! Un saludo.
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O la Serranía de Chiribiquete, Amazonas.
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Muchísimas gracias, así lo haré. Un saludo.
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Busca con La capilla sixtina del Amazonas,
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Vale, de acuerdo y gracias!
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