English Dictionary

cave painting

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈkeɪv ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

名詞

不可算名詞

(uncountable) The activity of applying pigments to the interior surfaces of caves to create images, especially when carried out in prehistoric times.

日本語の意味

洞窟の内壁に顔料を塗って画像を作り出す行為、特に先史時代に行われた活動

Studying cave painting helps archaeologists understand prehistoric symbolism and daily life.

洞窟壁画の研究は、考古学者が先史時代の象徴や日常生活を理解するのに役立つ。

意味（1）

(uncountable) The activity of applying pigments to the interior surfaces of caves to create images, especially when carried out in prehistoric times.

For several decades, now, he [the modern artist] has taken the liberty of learning how to draw and compose by studying and borrowing ideas from the high periods in all art, as far back as prehistoric cave painting.

意味（2）

(uncountable) The paintings resulting from this activity regarded collectively, especially if prehistoric; cave art; (countable) an individual painting of this type.

I understand from Paṇḍita Baghavánlál, who lately visited the caves, that the painting and writings in these caves are fast going to decay. Those at Ajaṇṭhá are more durable, whereas the Bagh cave paintings will, it is feared, be entirely obliterated after some years.

cave paintings （ plural ）