Societies cannot dedicate themselves to the study of fine arts unless they have spare time, and people only have spare time when food, shelter, and water are abundant. Although some archeologists believe that the first paintings were actually made to illustrate the plight of starving prehistoric man during the dry season, these early painters must have first discovered the ability to mix minerals to make paint colors. These complex experimentations were the result of a dedication to the study of fine arts. The argument leads to the conclusion that ['prehistoric man could have accidentally discovered how to mix minerals to make paint colors', 'the study of fine art began in societies that at some time had abundant food, shelter, and water', 'whenever people have food, shelter, and water, they will dedicate themselves to the study of fine arts', 'the study of fine art cannot be done unless one has the ability to mix minerals to make paint colors']