Photograph of the Policrome Ceiling of the cave of Altamira
pedro saura atarés (1932 – 2023)
Explore the cinematic expressionism of Pedro Saura Atarés, a Spanish film director known for blending reality & fantasy in his award-winning films.
National Museum and Research Centre of Altamira (Santillana del Mar, Spain)
Explore the National Museum and Research Centre of Altamira, Spain – home to an astonishing replica of the Altamira Cave and groundbreaking prehistoric archaeological research.
About this artwork
- Title: Photograph of the Policrome Ceiling of the cave of Altamira
- Artist: pedro saura atarés
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: National Museum and Research Centre of Altamira
- Medium: Acrylic On Canvas
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Purpose: Accent
- Keywords: spanish art history , paleolithic art , cave art style
- Color intensity: Vivid
Quick Facts
- Movement: Contemporary Art
- Influences: Abstract Expressionism
- Medium: Photography
- Artist: Pedro Saura Atarés
- Notable elements or techniques: Stylized human figures; Ochre pigments; Charcoal outlines; Textured limestone substrate.
- Title: Photograph of the Policrome Ceiling of the cave of Altamira

