Line weight. Perspective. The tilting of the head. Expression. Volume.
This early Modern human knew exactly what we learn to this day in order to create the illusion of life in 2d art.
Whoever they were, I admire them as much as every other great master.
Adding the lions (which are but one section of the larger mural) because they take my breath away
Oh, my poor unsuspecting blogger, there are more than just lions!
We got
rhinos
Dem
Bison and mammoth
And
Horsies too!
Visiting (the reproduction of) Chauvet is a fucking experience, let me tell you. And there’s a package of pictured available on their site: https://en.grottechauvet2ardeche.com/discover-the-site/la-grotte/
Here are some handprints:
And an owl:
