The Cave Painters is a vivid introduction to the spectacular cave paintings of France and Spainmdash;the individuals who rediscovered them; theories about their origins; their splendor and mystery. Gregory Curtis makes us see the astonishing sophistication and power of the paintings and tells us what is known about their creators; the Cro-Magnon people of some 40;000 years ago. He takes us through various theoriesmdash;that the art was part of fertility or hunting rituals; or used for religious purposes; or was clan mythologymdash;examining the ways interpretations have changed over time. Rich in detail; personalities; and history; The Cave Painters is above all permeated with awe for those distant humans who developedmdash;perhaps for the first timemdash;both the ability for abstract thought and a profound and beautiful way to express it.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Loved it.By CoastalThis was an easy read and learned a lot from this book. Just "discovered" Indian Rocks Beach and will be back. #IRB. Was wondering if Beach Trail was a part of the original Gulf Blvd. It shows as a ghost trail on Google the entire length of the beach.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very interesting readBy DaveI found this very interesting as I spent a lot of time in IRB as a kid and recently bought a Condo there as well.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Indian Rocks Beach; (Images in America series...By SunshinegirlAnother Great Book in Images of America series... It covered the subject of Indian Rocks Beach nicely... Good product..
