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Lewis-Williams, J. David.

The mind in the cave : consciousness and the origins of art / David Lewis-Williams. - 320 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-314) and index.

Preface -- Three caves : three time-bytes -- Discovering human antiquity -- Seeking answers -- Creative illusion -- Matter of the mind -- Case study 1 : Southern African San rock art -- Case study 2 : North American rock art -- Origin of image-making -- Cave in the mind -- Cave and community -- Cave and conflict -- Envoi.

ISBN: 0500051178 9780500051177

LCCN: 2002102597

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Art, Prehistoric
Cave paintings

LC Class. No.: N5310 / .L55 2002

Dewey Class. No.: 759.0113