What theory explains the purpose of the drawings and paintings found in the Chauvet cave?
A. Paleolithic artists wanted to communicate with future generations.
B. The images were used in rituals conducted by shamans.
C. Paleolithic people wished to capture accurate records of their hunts.
D. The painters wished to express timelessness and formlessness.
Answer: B
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