Altamira Cave paintings

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:cave
gptkbp:animal_depictions bison, deer, horses
gptkbp:are gptkb:Art_History
protected by law
a tourist attraction
an important archaeological site
a subject of conservation efforts
a subject of archaeological study
a point of interest for anthropologists
a significant archaeological discovery of the 19th century
a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985
a key site for understanding human evolution
associated with the Magdalenian culture
an example of prehistoric symbolism
part of the cultural heritage of Spain
considered masterpieces of prehistoric art
a subject of fascination for tourists and scholars alike
a testament to the artistic abilities of early humans
a representation of the relationship between humans and animals
a cultural treasure of humanity
a part of the legacy of human artistic endeavor
a significant cultural landmark in Europe
a site of ongoing research and exploration
a source of inspiration for artists and historians
a symbol of prehistoric artistic expression
an example of early human creativity
an example of the use of natural pigments in art
famous for their vivid colors
located in Cantabria
one of the earliest examples of cave art
often studied in the context of prehistoric art history
considered significant for understanding prehistoric life
an important part of the study of prehistoric societies
a focal point for discussions on art and culture in prehistory
a reflection of the social and spiritual life of prehistoric people
gptkbp:art_style representational art
gptkbp:artistic_expression early human expression
gptkbp:artistic_influence influenced modern interpretations of prehistoric art
gptkbp:artistic_innovation early use of color and form
gptkbp:artistic_legacy Upper Paleolithic
legacy of prehistoric artistic expression
gptkbp:artistic_technique gptkb:carving
use of ochre
gptkbp:associated_with hunter-gatherer societies
gptkbp:cave_art_category prehistoric cave art
gptkbp:cave_art_exhibitions featured in international exhibitions
gptkbp:cave_art_period gptkb:Bronze_Age
gptkbp:cave_art_preservation efforts to maintain site integrity
gptkbp:cave_art_research ongoing archaeological interest
gptkbp:cave_art_significance important archaeological site
gptkbp:cave_system gptkb:Altamira_Cave
explored by archaeologists
near Santillana del Mar
gptkbp:color_palette red, black, yellow
gptkbp:conservation_efforts ongoing preservation work
gptkbp:created_by Cro-Magnon people
gptkbp:cultural_heritage European heritage
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced art history
gptkbp:cultural_representation symbol of prehistoric culture
gptkbp:cultural_significance Paleolithic art
gptkbp:date Upper Paleolithic period
approximately 36,000 years ago
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:Bison
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Marcelino_Sanz_de_Sautuola
gptkbp:discovery initial skepticism
increased interest in prehistoric art
gptkbp:discovery_year 1879
gptkbp:exhibition museums worldwide
gptkbp:exhibits naturalistic representation
gptkbp:famous_for realistic animal figures
gptkbp:feature animal figures
gptkbp:field_of_study gptkb:archaeologists
gptkbp:has_culture subject of cultural studies research
gptkbp:have over 20,000 figures
gptkbp:historical_context Paleolithic era
gptkbp:historical_legacy influential in understanding human history
gptkbp:historical_research subject of historical research
gptkbp:historical_significance insight into prehistoric life
one of the first known cave art discoveries
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Altamira Cave paintings
gptkbp:impact inspired further studies in cave art
gptkbp:include hand stencils
gptkbp:influence modern art
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Maya_civilization
gptkbp:inspiration modern artists
artistic interpretations
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:Spain
gptkbp:is_recognized_as gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Altamira_Cave
gptkbp:location Cantabria, Spain
gptkbp:notable_features bison paintings
gptkbp:notable_for Lascaux Cave paintings
gptkbp:preservation_efforts protected site
gptkbp:related_show hunting scenes
gptkbp:research paleoanthropology
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis extensive studies conducted
gptkbp:significance early human creativity
gptkbp:style gptkb:Magdalenian_art
gptkbp:technique polychrome painting
gptkbp:themes hunting and nature
gptkbp:tourism popular tourist destination
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site yes