Prehistoric Art
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Part of the prestigious World of Art series published by Thames and Hudson, this authoritative survey presents a comprehensive account of art created by early humans across the prehistoric world. T. G. E. Powell chronicles the visual culture of Stone Age and Bronze Age societies, examining cave paintings, rock art, sculpture, and portable objects from regions spanning Western Europe to Central Asia. Drawing on archaeological evidence and scholarly analysis, the work argues that prehistoric imagery was far more than decoration — it served complex ritual, symbolic, and communicative functions within ancient communities. Illustrated with 263 plates, 47 in colour, the volume brings to life iconic works such as the Lascaux cave paintings, allowing readers to engage directly with humanity's earliest artistic traditions. Accessible yet rigorous, it remains an essential reference for students and enthusiasts of art history and archaeology alike.
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Part of the prestigious World of Art series published by Thames and Hudson, this authoritative survey presents a comprehensive account of art created by early humans across the prehistoric world. T. G. E. Powell chronicles the visual culture of Stone Age and Bronze Age societies, examining cave paintings, rock art, sculpture, and portable objects from regions spanning Western Europe to Central Asia. Drawing on archaeological evidence and scholarly analysis, the work argues that prehistoric imagery was far more than decoration — it served complex ritual, symbolic, and communicative functions within ancient communities. Illustrated with 263 plates, 47 in colour, the volume brings to life iconic works such as the Lascaux cave paintings, allowing readers to engage directly with humanity's earliest artistic traditions. Accessible yet rigorous, it remains an essential reference for students and enthusiasts of art history and archaeology alike.
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Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Part of the prestigious World of Art series published by Thames and Hudson, this authoritative survey presents a comprehensive account of art created by early humans across the prehistoric world. T. G. E. Powell chronicles the visual culture of Stone Age and Bronze Age societies, examining cave paintings, rock art, sculpture, and portable objects from regions spanning Western Europe to Central Asia. Drawing on archaeological evidence and scholarly analysis, the work argues that prehistoric imagery was far more than decoration — it served complex ritual, symbolic, and communicative functions within ancient communities. Illustrated with 263 plates, 47 in colour, the volume brings to life iconic works such as the Lascaux cave paintings, allowing readers to engage directly with humanity's earliest artistic traditions. Accessible yet rigorous, it remains an essential reference for students and enthusiasts of art history and archaeology alike.
