Ancient Cave Paintings. Cave paintings are paintings found on cave walls and ceilings, and especially refer to those of prehistoric origin. The earliest such art in Europe dates back to the Aurignacian period, approximately 40,000 years ago, and is found in the El Castillo cave in Cantabria, Spain.he exact purpose of the paleolithic cave paintings is not known. Evidence suggests that they were not merely decorations of living areas, since the caves in which they have been found do not have signs of ongoing habitation. They are also often located in areas of caves that are not easily accessible.
Harold Rosenberg, The American Action Painters from Tradition of the New, originally in Art News 51/8, Dec. 1952, p. 22. J'ai fait des gestes blancs parmi les solitudes.. APOLLINAIRE. The American will is easily satisfied in its efforts to realize itself in knowing itself. WALLACE STEVENS.
The Artistâs Mother,â it is one of the most famous painting by American artist James McNeill Whistler. In this painting, Whistler depicts his mother sitting on a chair against a grey wall. This painting is so called because the artist has used only black and grey shades in this painting.