The abalone shells held a paste containing ochre, an earthy iron ore offering yellow or red hues, which may have been used for painting or body decoration, said the study in the journal, Science. The ...

The painting depicts a Dutch landscape. There is a river flowing on the right with some figures. There is an arched structure with a circular tower on the left. A figure is standing in front of the ...

Two shells containing a primitive paint mixture have been uncovered in South Africa, revealing what researchers believe may be the remnants of a 100000-year-old art studio. The abalone shells held a ...

Cape Town - Two shells containing a primitive paint mixture have been uncovered in South Africa, revealing what researchers believe may be the remnants of a 100 000 year old art studio. The abalone ...