Cave Paintings and such

With a degree in Fine Arts, I have had my share of art history classes. They were some of my favorites. One of the subjects that touched me greatly was the study of the cave paintings at Lascaux.

The purposes of these paintings is not known. How could it be? There are no eyewitnesses! However, scholars agree that the paintings were probably for ceremonial purposes; others were religious, and some perhaps were decorative.

Ever since I became a Realtor, I have felt it was an honor and a privilege that people invite buyers and me into the privacy of their homes to have alook around.

I find it fascinating that we all have the same tendencies toward making our homes unique. We try to make them comfortable, put things up on the walls, make little tableaus on tabletops. Some of us add religious icons, ceremonial diplomas, certificates, paintings, photographs of those we love, flowers. Books. People become house-proud and I find it endearing. Did it all start with the cave paintings?

People do have different tastes in decor, but I tend to concentrate on the similarities. There are not too many homes with completely bare and unadorned walls. Fascinating.

By the way, one of my favorite modern artists is Susan Rothenberg. Hmmm........

Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose.