African Rock Art: Paintings and Engravings on Stone. (Science News Books).David Coulson and Alec Campbell This page is about the Australian Alec Campbell. For the American advocate for coal-miner's rights, see Alexander Campbell (businessman). Alec William Campbell . Including nearly 400 stunning color photographs and line drawings, this book is the first comprehensive illustrated volume of Africa's rock art dating back 12,000 years. Coulson and Campbell present a treasure trove TREASURE TROVE. Found treasure. 2. This name is given to such money or coin, gold, silver, plate, or bullion, which having been hidden or concealed in the earth or other private place, so long that its owner is unknown, has been discovered by accident. of rock art, much of it inaccessible to the public, from all across the continent. Details about how the art is dated, who the artists were, and what the depictions mean shed light on prehistoric pre·his·tor·ic also pre·his·tor·i·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or belonging to the era before recorded history. 2. Of or relating to a language before it is first recorded in writing. people and their cultures. The authors provide a thorough overview of an art form that in many respects is only now being appreciated for its scientific significance. Paintings and engravings are divided according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the regions in which they're located and described in concise captions. Abrams, 2001,256 p., color photos/b&w illus., $60.00. |
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