Art On The Rocks: Of Southern Africa
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Some yellowing/tanning visible on page edges. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
Art on the Rocks of Southern Africa presents a comprehensive and authoritative study of the prehistoric rock art created by the San (Bushman) peoples across the vast landscapes of southern Africa. The work chronicles the rich visual heritage preserved on cave walls and open rock faces, documenting an extraordinary record of human expression that spans thousands of years. Lee and Woodhouse combine rigorous archaeological analysis with vivid descriptions of the images, arguing that these paintings and engravings offer an irreplaceable window into the spiritual and daily life of one of the world's oldest cultures. Illustrated with detailed drawings by Marion Didcott, the volume presents readers with both the aesthetic beauty and the cultural significance of this ancient art form. This landmark publication remains an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand the deep human history etched into the stones of the African continent.
Author: D.N. Lee And H.C. Woodhouse
Format: Hardback
Published: 1970, Charles Scribner's Sons
Genre: African history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Some yellowing/tanning visible on page edges. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
Art on the Rocks of Southern Africa presents a comprehensive and authoritative study of the prehistoric rock art created by the San (Bushman) peoples across the vast landscapes of southern Africa. The work chronicles the rich visual heritage preserved on cave walls and open rock faces, documenting an extraordinary record of human expression that spans thousands of years. Lee and Woodhouse combine rigorous archaeological analysis with vivid descriptions of the images, arguing that these paintings and engravings offer an irreplaceable window into the spiritual and daily life of one of the world's oldest cultures. Illustrated with detailed drawings by Marion Didcott, the volume presents readers with both the aesthetic beauty and the cultural significance of this ancient art form. This landmark publication remains an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand the deep human history etched into the stones of the African continent.