Stepping-Stones: A Journey through the Ice Age Caves of the

Stepping-Stones: A Journey through the Ice Age Caves of the Dordogne

â€œThe next best thing to actually seeing the prehistoric cave art of southern Franc[e]Â .Â .Â . A rapturous guide through five major Ice Age sitesâ€ (Archaeology).
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The cave art of Franceâ€™s Dordogne region is world-famous for the mythology and beauty of its remarkable drawings and paintings. These ancient images of lively bison, horses, and mammoths, as well as symbols of all kinds, are fascinating touchstones in the development of human culture, demonstrating how far humankind has come and reminding us of the ties that bind us across the ages.
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Over more than twenty-five years of teaching and research, Christine Desdemaines-Hugon has become an unrivaled expert in the cave art and artists of the Dordogne region. In Stepping-Stones she combines her expertise in both art and archaeology to convey an intimate understanding of the â€œcave experience.â€ Her keen insights communicate not only the incomparable artistic value of these works but also the near-spiritual impact of viewing them for oneself.
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Focusing on five fascinating sites, including the famed Font de Gaume and others that still remain open to the public, this book reveals striking similarities between art forms of the Paleolithic and works of modern artists and gives us a unique pathway toward understanding the culture of the Dordogne Paleolithic peoples and how it still touches our lives today.
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â€œHer vivid descriptions help readers visualize the Cro-Magnon man or woman painting the beautiful bison, horses, mammoths, and other symbols. [A] fine reading experience.â€ â€”Library Journal
Country USA
Manufacturer Yale University Press
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2019-06-18
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Yale University Press
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2019-06-18
Format	Kindle eBook

Stepping-Stones: A Journey through the Ice Age Caves of the Dordogne

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