rock drawings, paintings, and engravings

"Around the world, our ancient ancestors' mysterious art is left behind on cave walls, in rain forests, and with ink made from charcoal and crushed clay. These people told their stories in magnificent drawings that still speak to us today, echoing across generations. In her own . . . artwork that features the deserts of North America to the caves of Papua New Guinea, Hannah Salyer showcases ancient rock paintings, drawings, and etchings and invites us to add to the ongoing story--our ancestory"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the importance of rock art, discussing how it helps researchers learn about the past, profiling important sites, and exploring the meanings of the images.

Examines the origins of American Indian rock art in the New England States along with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Interprets the artistic and historical significance of various petroglyphs and pictographs at well-known sites as well as others only recently discovered. Includes captioned photographs, glossary and reference notes.

An illustrated exploration of the ancient rock art of Africa, providing information about the land and people of Africa, the discovery of rock art, and its styles, subjects, sites, and dating; and looking at the paintings and engravings found in specific regions of Africa.