Return to Chauvet Cave
Excavating the Birthplace of Art: The First Full Report
Edited and Directed by Jean Clottes
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| ‘One of the most magnificent archaeological reports ever produced ... will provide a mass of evidence for all those stirred by the magic of Paleolithic cave art to ponder and enjoy’ | | – Current World Archaeology |
| ‘Superbly illustrated ... a valuable opportunity for non-specialists to explore this extraordinary place’ | | – New Statesman |
| ‘A must for anyone interested in art ... a beautifully illustrated celebration’ | | – New Scientist |
The discovery of the Chauvet Cave in December 1994 was a remarkable event. The incredible age of the paintings found there, which dated back 35,000 years, and their exceptionally high quality were the source of both astonishment and admiration, and the images of mammoths, rhinoceroses, lions, bears, horses and bison have since been seen all around the world.
Several years ago, a team of specialists, led by Jean Clottes, began the first detailed scientific study of the cave. This project has been amazingly fruitful and the cave has slowly revealed many of the secrets of its origins: its dating, the traces left by animals and humans, the artistic techniques that were used and the themes of the paintings and engravings. New light has also been cast on this unique art by art historians and ethnologists.
All of these discoveries are published together here for the first time, accompanied by hundreds of colour illustrations, allowing us to share not only this new knowledge but also the thrill and fascination of looking back into a remote world.
Also of interest:
The Mind in the Cave: Consciousness and the Origins of Art
Our Prehistoric Past: Art and Civilization
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|  |  | | | | ISBN 0500511195 | | ISBN-13 978-0500511190 | | | | 34.0 x 27.0 cm | | PLC with Jacket including 2 foldouts | | 232pp | | 209 illustrations, 208 in colour | | First published 2003 | | | | £45.00 | | | |  | | | | 
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