LSAT 121, Section 3, RC Passage 1, Cave Paintings

RC Passage 1 Explanation

PASSAGE TEXT: One of the intriguing questions considered by anthropologists concerns the purpose our early …

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1. Aurignacian cave paintings from 25,000 years ago show some of the earliest examples of human art. Some anthropologists think the skill and effort behind the paintings suggest the Aurignacians had enough resources to support specialized artists.
2. The location of the paintings suggests they were not created simply for decoration or enjoyment. Because they were hidden deep in dark caves, their purpose was likely something beyond making art for people to see.
3. Many anthropologists believe the paintings had a practical or religious purpose related to hunting. The images may have been used in rituals to give hunters power over animals and ensure successful hunts. Evidence such as animal markings, hunting symbols, and signs of ceremonies supports this idea.

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