Cave Paintings and the Human Spirit: The Origin of Creativity and Belief

by David S. Whitley and David S. Whitley author The Art of the Shaman; editor Archaeology of Religion series

The magnificent prehistoric art discovered in caves throughout France and Spain raises many questions about early human culture. What do these superbly rendered paintings of horses, bison, and enigmatic human figures and symbols mean? How can we explain the sudden flourishing of artistic creativity at such a high level? And in what ways does this artwork reflect the underlying belief system, worldview, and life of the people who created it?In this...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591026369
• ISBN13: 9781591026365
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.1"