Prehistoric rock art : polemics and progress / Paul G. Bahn.
Prehistoric rock art : polemics and progress / Paul G. Bahn.
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New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Date
2010.
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N709.0113/12
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English
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Physical content
xvi, 222 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Contents
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.
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Publisher
New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
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New York (State)
Date Published
2010.
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Summary
"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 d...
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Prehistoric rock art : polemics and progress / Paul G. Bahn.
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Rhind Lectures ; 2006.
"The 2006 Rhind Lectures for the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N709.0113/12
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74VMl5D6aObl
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMl5D6aObl
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ISBN
3224301007
9780521192781 (hbk.)
0521192781 (hbk.)
9780521140874 (pbk.)
0521140870 (pbk.)
9783224301009
DDC
709.0113
MMS ID
991003513189702626
