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Loading... The Mind in the Cave: Consciousness and the Origins of Art (2002)by David Lewis-Williams
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Lewis-Williams's study of the origins and purpose of the cave art of Prehistoric Europe is a fascinating read. Looking at the effects of neuro-psychological events on the brain; more recent cave art in South Africa and North America and Shamanism around the world his conclusions seem well thought out and as plausible, if not more so, an explanation as any other. It is a very accessible read, though he doesn't "dumb down" the way he presents his ideas, and it is also fresh enough to hold the interest. This is a thought provoking, intelligent book. The illustrations help to explain some of his thoughts and the colour plates remind us of the beauty of the Cave Art. The comprehensive bibliography provides some good ideas for further reading. Overall a good theory, well presented and recommended for any one interested in the subject. no reviews | add a review
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Offers an explanation for the origins of prehistoric cave art, providing a glimpse into the mind of mankind's earliest ancestors and insights on the relationship between consciousness and artistic representation. No library descriptions found. |
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La lectura la realizo al simultáneo con "Las Religiones en la Prehistoria" de Inna Wun, dos libros complementarios. ( )