Novelist James Michener was most impressed with which aspect of the art at Altamira?
A) The vibrant, wet looking colors of the animals.
B) The diversity of animals portrayed.
C) The creativity of features of bison on ceiling protuberances.
D) The number of human figures depicted on the walls.

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James Michener was particularly impressed by the creativity shown in the way the artists of Altamira utilized the natural shapes of the cave's ceiling protuberances to give a three-dimensional aspect to the bison figures painted there. This innovative use of the cave's natural features to enhance the artistry of the paintings is a noted aspect of the Altamira cave art.

Novelist James Michener Was Most Impressed with Which Aspect of the Art