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Prehistoric Art
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Cave of Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc 
 Facts and pictures about this important archaeological discovery of palaeolithic cave paintings at Vallon-Pont-d'Arc in France. Also available in French and Spanish. http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/chauvet/en/ Topics: Archaeology, Art, Outdoor Recreation Last updated Jun 13, 2005 The Cave of Lascaux
This beautiful site details the prehistoric cave paintings at Lascaux, France. Take a virtual tour, read extensive information about the discovery of the caves in 1940, learn why the cave was closed to the public to prevent deterioration, see how a replica of part of the cave was made, and view the Time and Space area with information on prehistoric man and the formation of the caves. The "Learn" section provides information about cave iconography. http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/ Topics: Archaeology, Art, Outdoor Recreation Last updated Dec 12, 2007 Coso Rock Art
"The Coso Rock Art District, a National Historic Landmark deep in the U.S. Navy's testing station at China Lake [California], contains one of America's most impressive petroglyphic and archeological complexes." This site examines the setting, the landscape, and the people in the area where this prehistoric rock art was created; images of selected designs; ideas for potential meanings; and protection issues. From the National Park Service (NPS) Archeology Program. Note: mouse over boxes for links. http://www.nps.gov/history/archeology/rockart/ Topics: Archaeology, Art, Geography, National Parks & Forests, Water Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Northumberland Rock Art
"This website is the celebration of rock carvings made by Neolithic and Early Bronze Age people in Northumberland in the north east of England, between 6000 and 3500 years ago. Over 1000 carved panels are known and most of them are still located in the countryside." The database can be browsed and is searchable; information on each panel includes dimensions, motifs, type of rock, photographs, and site management and accessibility. Site also provides information for tourists. From Britain's Arts and Humanities Research Board. http://rockart.ncl.ac.uk/ Topics: Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jan 20, 2005 The Rock Art Foundation
This site features information about "the Native American rock art in the Lower Pecos region of Southwest Texas." The gallery features images of rock art grouped by style (click on the images for detailed descriptions). The FAQ includes questions and answers about the art and the people living in the Lower Pecos region. The foundation is devoted to conservation and study of the Lower Pecos rock art. http://www.rockart.org/ Topics: Archaeology, Art, Native Americans Last updated Jul 20, 2004 World Rock Art
Dedicated to the history of human painting on rocks, this site contains information about how rock art is analyzed, dated, interpreted, and conserved. Includes images. From the Department of Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology, University of New England, Australia. http://www.une.edu.au/archaeology/WorldRockArt/ Topics: Archaeology, Art, Arts and Humanities Last updated Jan 11, 2007 |
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