Prehistoric rock art
Subtitle: polemics and progress
By: Paul G. Bahn.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780521192781
Subjects: Petroglyphs; Rock paintings; Cave paintings; Art, Prehistoric
Description: "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"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: 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.