Fireflies Family Learning
Art Through History: Cell 1 - Cave Art
In this set of readings, videos, and projects, children (Pre-school to 8th grade) will learn about History through Art. The focus of Art Learning Cell 1 is cave paintings, which is the oldest art-form on earth, dating back to just after the Flood.
Learning Cell #1: Memory Verse Challenge
Psalm 33:6
"By the Word of Yahweh were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of His Mouth."
Learning ABout Cave Art:
READ ABOUT CAVE ART:
SEE THE SOME CAVE ART:
SEE THE SOME CAVE ART:
SEE THE SOME CAVE ART:
SEE THE SOME CAVE ART:
SEE THE SOME CAVE ART:
The amazing cave paintings at Lascaux in south-west France are among the oldest images and art on earth. Although science dates these cave paintings back 10,000-20,000+/- years, according to Biblical History, they were likely painted shortly after the Flood. One thing both Creationists and Evolutionists agree on is this: cave art is the oldest art on earth.
Check out this video:
LEARN & EXPLORE
SEE THE SOME CAVE ART:
WRITING: CAVE ART POETRY (Grades 4-8)
Want to learn more about Cave Art? Here are some links to further discovery:
https://kidworldcitizen.org/early-human-cave-paintings/
https://www.paintedpaperart.com/2018/09/cave-art-paintings/
And... collect and paint rocks, or order a Rock Art Painting Kit
WRITING: CAVE ART POETRY (Grades 4-8)
WRITING: CAVE ART POETRY (Grades 4-8)
WRITING: CAVE ART POETRY (Grades 4-8)
Write a Haiku-style poem on the star secrets of cave art (be sure to complete the reading assignment first).
Here's an example of a Haiku on the constellations showing the ancient letters:
Celestial Star Script—
Redemption in Earth's first tongue...
Letters of the sky.
CREATING: MAKE CAVE ART: (Grades K-8)
WRITING: CAVE ART POETRY (Grades 4-8)
CREATING: MAKE CAVE ART: (Grades K-8)
Here are the Step-by-Step directions for making your own cave art:
Craft Supplies you'll need for this art project:
- Brown paper (cut open grocery bag)
- white pencil or chalk
- pencil (regular)
- a fine paint brush
- watercolor paints: black, browns, earth tones...
- optional: spray bottle
ROAD TRIP! FIELD TRIP IDEAS
WRITING: CAVE ART POETRY (Grades 4-8)
CREATING: MAKE CAVE ART: (Grades K-8)
How to Find Rock Art Near You
Start with State/Regional Archaeology Sites:
Search Google for "[Your State] rock art map" or "[Your State] archaeology sites" (e.g., Oregon Rock Art or California Rock Art Map).
Look for university archaeology departments or state historical societies.
Check Federal Land Management Sites:
Use Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and US Forest Service (USDA) websites} for maps or publications on archaeological sites within their lands.
Search the National Park Service (NPS) website} for parks with known rock art (e.g., Grand Canyon, Canyon de Chelly).