Cave Paintings and the Human Spirit: The Origin of Creativity and Belief

by David S. Whitley and David S. Whitley author The Art of the Shaman; editor Archaeology of Religion series

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The magnificent prehistoric art discovered in caves throughout France and Spain raises many questions about early human culture. What do these superbly rendered paintings of horses, bison, and enigmatic human figures and symbols mean? How can we explain the sudden flourishing of artistic creativity at such a high level? And in what ways does this artwork reflect the underlying belief system, worldview, and life of the people who created it?In this...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1591026369

ISBN13:9781591026365

Release Date:January 2009

Publisher:Prometheus Books

Length:322 Pages

Weight:1.40 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.3" x 9.1"

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Art Arts, Music & Photography Biological Sciences Creativity & Genius Earth Sciences Geology Health, Fitness & Dieting Health, Fitness & Dieting History Paleontology Psychology Psychology & Counseling Religious Studies Social Science Social Sciences

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