Problem: One of the most important milestones of the Upper Paleolithic is the appearance of art through painting. The most famous paintings are located in the Dordogne region of France. The paintings, located in the Lascaux Cave, represent the most important expression of culture during that period.
Culture is defined as the set of learned behaviors and ideas that are characteristic of a particular society or other social groups. Culture includes beliefs, values, attitudes, and ideals. Some of these learned behaviors and ideas can be expressed through material culture. Art is a type of material culture.
Thinking about what you learned in class, the book, or other sources. What do you think the paintings tell us about the culture of that area during the Upper Paleolithic? Do the paintings somehow represent their way of life? Do you see a cultural expression?
To answer this, you need to see this video first. After seeing the video, and based on the definition of culture above, elaborate your answers and comments.