Prehistoric art : the symbolic journey of humankind / Randall White.
Prehistoric art : the symbolic journey of humankind / Randall White.
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Publisher
New York : Harry N. Abrams, 2003.
Date
2003.
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NQ709.011/51
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Language
English
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Physical content
239 p. : col. ill., maps ; 29 cm.
Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. Art, Culture, and the Issue of Context -- 3. Painted Caves, African Women, Cro-Magnons, and the Scientific Imagination: The Study of Prehistoric Art from 1575 to 2000 -- 4. Prehistoric Representation in Western Europe: What Was Done, and When? -- 5. Prehistoric Representation i...
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Publisher
New York : Harry N. Abrams, 2003.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2003.
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Summary
Drawing on the most recent research of anthropologists working in Europe, Africa, Australia, and the Americas, White places these discoveries in context, discussing the possible uses and meaning of the works, which make up one of the most fascinating and misunderstood areas of human achievement." "Lavishly illustrated with new photographs of prehis...
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Prehistoric art : the symbolic journey of humankind / Randall White.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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NQ709.011/51
Record Identifier
74VvxKEoOkzd
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvxKEoOkzd
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ISBN
0810942623
9780810942622 (hc)
0810942623 (hc)
9780810942622 (hbk.)
0810942623 (hbk.)
9780810942622
DDC
709.011
MMS ID
991016701449702626
