{"product_id":"2026200007688-secondhand-europes-first-monumental-sculpture-lepenski-vir","title":"Europe's First Monumental Sculpture: Lepenski Vir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work in prehistoric archaeology, Europe's First Monumental Sculpture: Lepenski Vir presents the groundbreaking discoveries made at the Lepenski Vir site along the Danube River in Serbia, where Dragoslav Srejović led excavations that unearthed one of the most remarkable Mesolithic settlements ever found. The text chronicles the emergence of a sophisticated pre-agricultural culture dating back to approximately 6500–5500 BCE, whose inhabitants produced striking, large-scale stone sculptures — among the earliest monumental art in European history. Written with scholarly authority and meticulous attention to archaeological evidence, Srejović details the architectural remains, ritual practices, and enigmatic fish-human hybrid sculptures that define this civilization's unique artistic identity. The work argues compellingly that Lepenski Vir represents a pivotal and previously underestimated chapter in the story of human cultural development, challenging long-held assumptions about the origins of art and complex society in prehistoric Europe. Essential reading for archaeologists, art historians, and anyone captivated by the deep roots of human creativity, this volume remains a foundational reference in the study of European prehistory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887869374683,"sku":"2026200007688-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/f20588ec-d99b-40d3-8033-d986b42ea6a6.png?v=1781747204","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007688-secondhand-europes-first-monumental-sculpture-lepenski-vir","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}