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 Cave
paintings made tens of thousands of years ago have been considered
to be an origin of human art. Until now, most scholars have assumed
that the ancient cave paintings were made by men. It was thought that
most cave arts were related with hunts, the exclusive property of
men in prehistoric times. However, on Oct. 13, an unexpected study
was revealed to the world!
For the past ten years, Pennsylvania State University archaeologist
Dean Snow investigated countless cave painting data of 20,000 to 40,000
years ago.
 After analyzing
the handprints, he concluded that at least three of four hands were
that of women. His study was published in the journal American Antiquity.
It is said that Snow measured the lengths of fingers by making a copy
of the handprints remained in caves. Although some have to question
about his study, he said, “The responses are mostly positive. I only
hope that someday, someone can answer the question about why women
took artistic roles.” |
Senior
staff reporter Ellina Bae
(ellinabae@timescore.co.kr)
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