Many of the paintings on the cave walls show animals and people hunting.In one cave, a really big painting showed a bison(a type of animal).We think the paintings tell the story of how people hunted.
There were no paints or paintbrushes then so the cave people used the things they found around them. They used sticks, leaves and animal hair for their brushes.They made paint with fruits, plants and blood!
Oil paintings
Oil painting is a painting method that uses oil paints, which are made from pigments mixed with a drying oil.This type of painting has a rich and deep colour, which can form lasting images.
Oil painting has a long history that dates back to 15th century. Today, oil painting is also very polular.If you are interested in learning oil painting, there are many classes available online or in local art communities.
Chinese paintings
Chinese painting, known as traditional Chinese painting or Guohua, is a unique art form that has a long and rich history. It is known for its use of brush, ink, paper or silk.
"Along the River During the Qingming Festival" by Zhang Zeduan is one the most famous works in Chinese painting history.
Digital paintings
Digital paintings are created using digital tools for painting and drawing.Digital painters can easily undo mistakes or make changes. Digital painters can mix colours easier than other paintings.Digital artwork can be easily shared with others through social media、wechat or email. Nowadays, digital painting has become a popular art form.
Hobbies/Interests
Paintings can be classified into different hobbies or interests that the artist may have.For example,sports-themed paintings would fall under this category.
Nature
Another way to classify paintings is by their subject matter, which could be related to nature.Sky,cloud,mountain,river,flower,grass,lake,forest,and other nature elements are common subjects in paintings.
Places
Paintings can also represent places,such as cities,countries,or specific places. Words like China,USA,playground,library,classroom,garden,school,farm, music room,art room,teacher's office and home can be categorized as place-related paintings.
