1. The Oldest Art (p. 349-352)
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Among the earliest-known art, cave paintings such as those found in Lascaux, France, offer us ancient evidence of human creativity (see Fig. 14.1, p. 348). Click on the Web Search link above to find out more about Lascaux's cave paintings, and their possible interpretations. Which interpretations of these prehistoric paintings do you regard as the most convincing, and why?

2. Egypt (p. 356-362)
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The well-preserved and detailed mural illustrated in Fig. 14.14 (p. 359) is one a number preserved from the Tomb of Nebamum in Thebes. Using the Image Search function in the link above, search for "Tomb of Nebamum" to see some additional wall paintings from this ancient Egyptian site. How do they compare in their stylization and design to other Egyptian art you've encountered in this chapter? Then, do a Web Search to find out more about the frescos' content and meanings.

1. The Classical World: Rome (p. 372-376)
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The Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii was discovered as a part of mid-eighteenth century excavation of the ruined city, which uncovered the house's murals on its largely intact walls (Fig. 14.31, p. 374). Using the link above, do a Web Search to find out more about this house and Roman mural painting. What meanings lie in these evocative images?