Connection: Caves of Lascaux and King Menkaure (Mycerinus) and queen

 Humans are represented with subtle actions in both works. In the Caves of Lascaux, humans are not as detailed as the animals they represent. Humans are small and are surviving through hunting. Animals are represented to be a threat and a test of strength. In the statue of King Menkaure (Mycerinus) and queen, we see the transition of the proportion of human and animals. Animals become less of a threat, while humans become life-size and represent strength and youth. More symbolisms are created in this time period as people think less about food and more about their life-style, leaders, and afterlife.

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