art, prehistoric

Describes the 1994 discovery made in Chauvet, France, of a cave with Stone Age rock paintings, and discusses the significance of cave art to people living in prehistoric as well as modern times.

Explores Paleolithic art as a mode of expression, discussing how cave paintings and other preserved remnants of Paleolithic peoples reveal the culture, traditions, and beliefs of the time.

Photographs and text profile the Chauvet Cave in France's Ardeche Valley, which contains the oldest known drawings by humans, dating more than 35,000 years old.

A visual guide to tribal art collectibles from Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, providing overviews and discussion of some of the major elements of the cultures of each region, profiles of key art-producing countries, and examples of representative work, each with measurements, price range, and date of production. Includes sidebars and maps.

Examines the art of prehistoric times, including paintings, reliefs, sculptures, and pottery that has been found around the world.

Discusses the subject matter, techniques, and cultural significance of the paintings and engravings made on rocks, both inside caves and in the open air, by primitive people around the world.

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.