Rock Art: The Meanings and Myths Behind Ancient Ruins in the Southwest and Beyond

By Stewart M. Green

The Definitive Guide to Ancient and Contemporary Rock Art

Rock Art explores the fascinating history of ancient human-made stone markings that have puzzled historians, archaeologists, and hikers alike for centuries. What is rock art, and who created these mysterious symbols, and why are so many pieces of artwork similar across disparate and long-forgotten cultures? How was rock art made--and, more importantly, why? These questions and more are addressed in this comprehensive guide, complete with full-color images and travel listings. Look inside to find:

Prehistories and histories of the cultures who created these images and etchings.Detailed descriptions of the tools, techniques, and methods used to create rock art.Best practices and techniques for photographing these alluring rock images.Extensive list of rock art sites across the United States.

Whether you're fascinated by the wondrous ancient imagery imprinted on the landscape or just curious about the markings alongside your favorite hiking trail, Rock Art is the only guide you need to better understand this mysterious and beautiful art form.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1493017071
• ISBN13: 9781493017072
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Rock Art rocks

It is a wonderful addition to the library in understanding the culture creating these images with different techniques. M口Stewart Green is a expert in rock climbing and ventures out to the Southwest to explore the creations of rock art in different States to bring us this book. On pg. 64, he touches on rock art as writing. Reading and decoding do not exist because the old ones who created the art are long gone. I would like to share my personal exploration to Black Mountain Rock Art District near Barstow, (p.116), Petroglyph National Monument (p.14). Both I found very ancient Chinese Oracle Bone writings. In Washington State Park (p.136 of Missouri), the rock art carved many mythical thunderbirds. On one of the hanging panels, it showed a symbol picture of a kneeing down figure offering sacrifice to the West. In Chinese myth, thunder came from a bird. The spiral circle is a primary elementary Yin and Yang symbol. Dr Ruskamp in his book Asiatic Echos documented with pictures of rock art in Chinese Oracle Bone Writing. He showed one with three symbols: reading from right to letter, a boat, a fruit tree and field - American genesis by a shaman who knew this writing system left us the chapter, came by boat, landed on a fruit place and settled down to cultivate the field! Steward includes a chapter on the rock art sites across US with address and information even some with pictures. This is a field guide for interested readers to explore the American history. Maybe he will offer a DVD for his rock art exploration. It is a god book to read, and follow its guide to experience the tour and learning.