| Description |
140 pages : color illustrations, 1 map ; 26 cm |
| Series |
Conservation and cultural heritage |
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Conservation and cultural heritage.
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| Contents |
Contents: A mysterious art on stone -- Sacred places around the world -- Four hundred centuries of rock art -- How was it made? -- The range of images -- Interpretation and meaning |
| Summary |
"World rock art discusses the discovery of rock art by the West, profiles important sites, explains how the art was made, and considers how it can be dated. It then explores the meanings of these often enigmatic images and discusses their significance today. A final chapter reviews initiatives underway to preserve this remarkable heritage" -- back cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Translated from the French |
| Subject |
Petroglyphs.
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Art, Prehistoric.
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Rock paintings.
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Cave paintings.
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| Author |
Bennett, Guy.
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| LC no. |
2002008893 |
| ISBN |
0892366826 paperback |
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