Prehistoric Rock Art
Polemics and Progress
£28.99
- Author: Paul G. Bahn
- Date Published: August 2010
- availability: In stock
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521140874
£
28.99
Paperback
Other available formats:
Hardback, eBook
Looking for an inspection copy?
This title is not currently available on inspection
-
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.
Read more- Richly illustrated, showing much beautiful art that is little-known from around the world
- Focuses on new discoveries, interpretations and approaches
- Demolishes the 'shamanic' interpretation of rock art which was a popular fad in recent years
Customer reviews
Not yet reviewed
Be the first to review
Review was not posted due to profanity
×Product details
- Date Published: August 2010
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521140874
- length: 238 pages
- dimensions: 229 x 152 x 32 mm
- weight: 0.89kg
- contains: 90 b/w illus.
- availability: In stock
Table of Contents
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.
Related Books
related journals
Sorry, this resource is locked
Please register or sign in to request access. If you are having problems accessing these resources please email [email protected]
Register Sign in» Proceed
You are now leaving the Cambridge University Press website. Your eBook purchase and download will be completed by our partner www.ebooks.com. Please see the permission section of the www.ebooks.com catalogue page for details of the print & copy limits on our eBooks.
Continue ×Are you sure you want to delete your account?
This cannot be undone.
Thank you for your feedback which will help us improve our service.
If you requested a response, we will make sure to get back to you shortly.
×