What kind of images are made by painting or drawing on top of the surface

Rock art is the right answer

Explanation:

Before the implementation of the writing through books, traditionally writing was done on rocks. Many people used to curve stones and at times scratching the surface coating and painting it with stones. The methods that were used were usually determined by the paint availability, the nature of the rocks and the tools that were available to convey the message.

The markings therefore were called rock art. Most people across the world used stones n marking and passing their messages to different people.