The Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963, but an exact replica has been constructed 200 metres away for visitors to see. |
The most famous Paleolithic art works are the cave paintings near Lascaux, France. |
Lascaux Grotto, French Grotte de Lascaux, cave containing one of the most outstanding displays of prehistoric art yet discovered. |
The quality of the artwork is the main reason that Lascaux is considered the finest example of prehistoric cave paintings. |
You see a small statue based on Edgar Degas' ballet dancers, along with other statuettes and a huge poster of cave art from Lascaux, France. |
And so you have references to the Altamira and Lascaux cave paintings in All Nothing. Or to the Impressionists in The Man Who Planted Trees. |