What are some of the developments of painting techniques and subjects from the Paleolithic period.?

Question

Also through the Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Aegaean civilizations.

Answer 1

Hey Freakinab...,

This artical discusses this quite well:
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III. Prehistoric and Ancient Painting

The earliest known Western paintings were executed deep within caves of southern Europe during the Paleolithic period, some 15,000 to 20,000 years ago. The early development of painting continued in the Mediterranean littoral.
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Answer 2

I think it would be best if you looked for a book on paleolithic cave art. There was once one published by Praeger Publishing that was very good.

However, you can look up materials on the Caves at Lascaux, Les Trois Freres, and Alamira. The first two are in France, the last is in Spain. There are many more. I took three years of pre-historic art including Paleolithic Cave Art.