Leading archaeologist Paul Bahn explores the caves, rocks, and objects decorated by our Ice Age ancestors, giving us a unique opportunity to marvel at some of the earliest evidence of artistic expression. Images of the Ice Age provides a visual feast and an absorbing synthesis of this crucial aspect of human history.
Leading archaeologist Paul Bahn explores the caves, rocks, and objects decorated by our Ice Age ancestors, giving us a unique opportunity to marvel at some of the earliest evidence of artistic expression. Images of the Ice Age provides a visual feast and an absorbing synthesis of this crucial aspect of human history.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- Preface and Acknowledgements
- List of Illustrations
- Introduction
- 1: The Discovery of Ice Age Art
- 2: The Oldest 'Art' in the World
- 3: A Worldwide Phenomenon
- 4: Making a Record
- 5: How Old is the Art?
- 6: Fakes and Forgeries
- 7: Portable Art
- 8: Blocks, Rock-Shelters, and Caves
- 9: Art in the Open Air
- 10: What Was Depicted?
- 11: Reading the Messages
- 12: Conclusion
- Notes
- References
- Index
