-Hunting scenes depict hunting methods, social roles, weapons used, and animal behavior
-Handprints show social bonding within prehistoric communities.
2. Symbolic Language or Writing System
- Certain signs are believed symbols for concepts that might indicate early writing
3. Rituals and Religious Beliefs
- Depiction of animals or humans in the form of shaman or supernatural characters could represent rituals connected to ancestor worship or deities, such as a god of hunting .
4. Mapping
- Some researchers interpreted paintings of animal trails as map for migration patterns.
5. Story telling and Documentation
- Pictorial narratives record day-to-day activities and major events like battles.
6. Aesthetics and Expression
- Cave painting display artistic talent, visual communication, aesthetic sensibilities