Imagine drawing with colors you made from crushed rocks and plants, that’s what ancient people did. Over time, these special paints stuck to the walls of caves because they were protected by dirt and rock. It's like painting on a wall and then covering it up so no one can see or touch it.
Examples
- A rock shelter hides the painted images from rain and wind, keeping them safe for centuries.
- A painter covers her work in fat, like a natural coat, so no one can see or touch it.
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See also
- How Did Artists Paint in Ancient Times Without Modern Tools?
- How Did Artists Create Perfectly Symmetrical Patterns Without Modern Tools?
- How Do Paintings Survive for Hundreds of Years?
- What is madder?
- What are hand stencils?