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.
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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.
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Like New. Publisher: Facts on FileDate of Publication: 1989Binding: hardcoverEdition: 1989 EditionCondition: FineDescription: This book, with original dust jacket is in beautiful condition! Fine, Crisp, and Clean with no writing, soiling, or edgewear. The dust jacket is also in great shape with no chips or tears. The DJ shows some light edgewear. The book and DJ appear just about as new! There is a remainder mark on the bottom fore edges.
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I cannot have found a better introduction to the neolithic cave paintings, carvings, and other artifacts dating back 30,000 years or more that have been discovered and documented in the past 140 years or so. This survey and history of the archeology of the caves, from early French, Swiss, Italian, German, and Spanish discoveries to the most recent cave finds in the latter part of the 20th century is comprehensive. The accompanying photographs and drawings are breathtaking and inspiring. Highly recommended! I have given several copies as gifts.
Marty76
Apr 24, 2008
Rock Art at its best
Excellent photos and text. Although other areas of the world are mentioned, the main emphasis is on rock art of Spain and France. I would have liked some more coverage of the rock art in Southern Africa and China. A lot of text is devoted to in-fighting in the French science and arts communities about this type of art.. Unfortunately this kind of turf war is still common in many areas. Other than that, the book is outstanding.
