The mind in the cave : consciousness and the origins of art

by J. David Lewis-Williams

2002

Status

Available

Call number

N5310 .L55

Tags

34662000990702

Genres

Collection

NEARA - Nashua NH

Publication

Publisher Unknown

Description

Offers an explanation for the origins of prehistoric cave art, providing a glimpse into the mind of mankind's earliest ancestors and insights on the relationship between consciousness and artistic representation.

Subjects

Awards

James Henry Breasted Prize (2003)

Original publication date

2002

Barcode

34662000990702

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