rock art; rock painting
Refers to prehistoric or ancient paintings and carvings on rock surfaces, often in archaeological contexts.
Rock art dating back thousands of years has been discovered in this region.
The rock paintings on the cave walls provide clues about life at that time.
Compound of 岩 (rock), 面 (surface), and 画 (picture). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is a modern coinage for archaeological rock art.