Prehistoric rock art : polemics and progress / Paul G. Bahn.
2010
GN799.P4 B34 2010 (Mapit)
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Title
Prehistoric rock art : polemics and progress / Paul G. Bahn.
Author
Bahn, Paul G.
ISBN
9780521140874 (pbk.)
0521140870 (pbk.)
9780521192781
0521192781
9783224301009
3224301007
0521140870 (pbk.)
9780521192781
0521192781
9783224301009
3224301007
Publication Details
New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Language
English
Description
xvi, 222 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Call Number
GN799.P4 B34 2010
Dewey Decimal Classification
709.01/13
Summary
"Prehistoric rock art is the markings - paintings, engravings, or pecked images - left on rocks or cave walls by ancient peoples. In this book, Paul G. Bahn provides a richly illustrated overview of prehistoric rock art and cave art from around the world. Summarizing the recent advances in our understanding of this extraordinary visual record, he discusses new discoveries, new approaches to recording and interpretation, and current problems in conservation. Bahn focuses in particular on current issues in the interpretation of rock art, notably the "shamanic" interpretation that has been influential in recent years and that he refutes. This book is based on the Rhind Lectures that the author delivered for the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in 2006"-- Provided by publisher.
Note
"The 2006 Rhind Lectures for the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland."
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Series
Rhind lectures ; 2006.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Art on the rocks
Myths and meanings
The emperor's new clothes I: sloppy tailoring
The emperor's new clothes II: fashion disasters
Location, location, location
The votive motive
Mustn't crumble
Conclusion.
Art on the rocks
Myths and meanings
The emperor's new clothes I: sloppy tailoring
The emperor's new clothes II: fashion disasters
Location, location, location
The votive motive
Mustn't crumble
Conclusion.