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Did you know? People have been creating images of lions for tens of thousands of years. In the Paleolithic, 35,000 years ago, humans painted a type of cave lion on the walls of a cave in southeastern France. Their paintings looked like this:

A replica of lions painted in the Chauvet Cave (France). Public domain.

Create a stunning work of art about lions

Image by Maria Salazar

Guidelines:

Now it’s your turn to be inspired by lions! Use your imagination to craft an image (drawing, painting, collage) or a sculpture (using clay, play dough, or recycled materials) of a lion or a group of lions.

Did you know? A pride is the name for a group of lions that live together. A pride is made up of adult females, their offspring, and a coalition of adult males.

Think about what the lions in your artwork are doing. Are they standing and looking out over their savanna or woodland home? Are they stalking a herd of wildebeest? Are they sleeping or resting on a rocky outcrop? Are they playing (cubs) or fighting (adult males)?

Have fun and be creative!

Here are some reference images for inspiration:

Image: Rhett A. Butler

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