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The earliest rock art - in the Americas as elsewhere - is geometric or abstract. Until Early Rock Art in the American West, however, no book-length study has been devoted to the deep antiquity and amazing range of geometrics and the fascinating questions that arise from their ubiquity and variety. Why did they precede representational marks? What is known about their origins and functions? Why and how did humans begin to make marks, and what does this practice tell us about the early human mind?
With some two hundred striking color images and discussions of chronology, dating, sites, and styles, this pioneering investigation of abstract geometrics on stone (as well as bone, ivory, and shell) explores its wide-ranging subject from the perspectives of ethology, evolutionary biology, cognitive archaeology, and the psychology of artmaking. The authors' unique approach instills a greater respect for a largely unknown and underappreciated form of paleoart, suggesting that before humans became Homo symbolicus or even Homo religiosus, they were mark-makers - Homo aestheticus.
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Discover the awe-inspiring world of Early Rock Art of the American West: The Geometric Enigma. This groundbreaking book takes you on a journey through the deep antiquity and remarkable diversity of abstract geometrics, captivating both the curious and the academic mind alike. Unlock the secrets of these ancient markings to understand why they preceded representational art and what they reveal about the early human mind.
Featuring over two hundred mesmerizing color images, Early Rock Art in the American West is a visual feast that delves into chronology, dating, sites, and styles. Dive into the minds of our ancient predecessors as you explore abstract geometrics meticulously preserved on stone, bone, ivory, and shell. Enrich your understanding of this fascinating subject from the perspectives of ethology, evolutionary biology, cognitive archaeology, and the psychology of artmaking.
Prepare to be mesmerized as you gain a newfound respect for the largely unknown and underappreciated world of paleoart. Early Rock Art of the American West invites you to embark on a transformative exploration that suggests humans were Homo aestheticus - mark-makers long before they became Homo symbolicus or Homo religiosus. Immerse yourself in this captivating journey by indulging in the beauty and significance of abstract geometrics.
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