Prehistoric rock art : polemics and progress /
Bahn, Paul G.
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
New York : Cambridge University Press,
2010.
"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.
"The 2006 Rhind Lectures for the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machine generated contents note: Introduction; 1. Art on the rocks; 2. Myths and meanings; 3. The emperor's new clothes I: sloppy tailoring; 4. The emperor's new clothes II: fashion disasters; 5. Location, location, location; 6. The votive motive; 7. Mustn't crumble; Conclusion.
"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.
Petroglyphs.
Rock paintings.
Cave paintings.
Art, Prehistoric.