Q. Are there any cave drawings that are depicting emotion?

For resources on this topic, visit our A-Z databases guide, linked below.  The database list is in alphabetical order. To access any of the ones mentioned below, simply locate it in the list and click the link.  When off campus, you will have to log in with your COM credentials.

One database, Ancient & Medieval History Online, has information about ancient art. Use the search phrase "prehistoric art". Include the quotation marks to search that exact phrase.

At the top of the result list, available format types are listed. There are articles, some images, and one video. The default is articles. To see images or video, click that format type. To see an article, just click the title link to access.

Another database to try is JSTOR. Use the search phrase "paleolithic art". Again, include the quotation marks to search the exact phrase. From the result list, use the limiters on the left. 

EBSCO eBooks also have titles about paleolithic art. Use the steps outlined for EBSCO eBooks. 

ProQuest History is another database to try. Enter "paleolithic art" as the search term, then check the Full Text box under the search bar. From the result list, you can narrow by Subject, Category, and more. Click the headings to expand, then the More Options link under the short list that appears.

I'm also including links to How-To guides on the databases. Access them for more detailed information on searching and using the tools, such as obtaining citations for your reference page.