Cave Paintings and Cinema
Access Type
Campus Access Only
Entry Number
29
Start Date
4-5-2017 12:00 PM
End Date
4-5-2017 1:00 PM
Department
French
Abstract
What was the earliest form of cinema like? Was there even an early form of cinema? Where did it originate and did it spread? How were the images captured and set to motion? This project looks at the earliest form of cinema and expands on the questions asked above. This project takes a look at where the earliest form of cinema was found and why it was considered the earliest form of cinema. The project focuses on Lascaux the oldest cave to have been discovered in France by an 18-year-old and his dog. There are pictures and descriptions of the images found in the cave and why they’re considered to be unique paintings. Lascaux is estimated to be more than 17,000 years old and consist primarily of large animals, once native to the region and is the finest examples of art from the Upper Paleolithic period. The project also makes a connection with the cave paintings, "moving" animals and cinema. The main theme of this project is to make the connection between Cave Paintings and early Cinema. This project argues that the earliest form of cinema can be found on the walls of a 17,000 years old cave in Lascaux, France.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Glenda Cash
Cave Paintings and Cinema
What was the earliest form of cinema like? Was there even an early form of cinema? Where did it originate and did it spread? How were the images captured and set to motion? This project looks at the earliest form of cinema and expands on the questions asked above. This project takes a look at where the earliest form of cinema was found and why it was considered the earliest form of cinema. The project focuses on Lascaux the oldest cave to have been discovered in France by an 18-year-old and his dog. There are pictures and descriptions of the images found in the cave and why they’re considered to be unique paintings. Lascaux is estimated to be more than 17,000 years old and consist primarily of large animals, once native to the region and is the finest examples of art from the Upper Paleolithic period. The project also makes a connection with the cave paintings, "moving" animals and cinema. The main theme of this project is to make the connection between Cave Paintings and early Cinema. This project argues that the earliest form of cinema can be found on the walls of a 17,000 years old cave in Lascaux, France.