Which of the following has NOT been suggested as a meaning for the cave paintings at Lascaux?
A. The cave was an elaborate residence where a series of extended families lived over many generations.
B. The art depicts that there was a concern with fertility.
C. The art depicts a concern with the hunting of animals.
D. The paintings were done simply for the sake of creating art.
E. The caves served as primitive temples.
Answer: A
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