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What is paleolithic art? : cave paintings and the dawn of human creativity / Jean Clottes ; translated by Oliver Y. Martin and Robert D. Martin

This study explores the origins and purpose of Palaeolithic cave art, investigating shamanistic theories and the spiritual function of prehistoric imagery. It compares ancient sites with contemporary rock art to examine the development of human creativity and belief.

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