Katherine Watson:
From the beginning, man has always had the impulse to create are. Can anyone tell me what this?
Joan Brandwyn:
"Wounded Bison", Altameera, Spain, about 1500 BC.
Katherine Watson:
Very good, Joan. Despite the age of these paintings, they are technically very sophisticated...
Joan Brandwyn:
Because of the shading, and the thickness of the lines as it moves over the hump of the bison. Is that right?
Katherine Watson:
Yes, that's exactly right. Next slide. This one, you are probably less familiar with. It was discovered by archaeologists in...
Betty Warren:
[dryly]
1879, Lascaux, France, dates back to 10 000 BC, singled out because of the flowing lines depicting the movement of the animal.
[the class laughs]
Katherine Watson:
Impressive. Name?
Betty Warren:
"Herd of Horses."
Katherine Watson:
I meant yours.
Giselle Levy:
We call her Flicka.
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