Knut Helskog. Communicating with the World of Beings: The World Heritage Rock Art Sites in Alta, Arctic Norway (Oxford and Philadelphia: Oxbow Books, 2014, 240pp., 222 colour and 41 b/w figs., hbk, ISBN 978-1-78297-411-6)

The Rock Art of Alta reveals a profound connection between ancient Arctic communities and the natural world. Knut Helskog's work demonstrates that these petroglyphs, spanning over 4,000 years, depict not only animals and humans but also spiritual interactions with beings from the natural environment. The research integrates archaeological, ethnographic, and historical perspectives to interpret the art as a form of communication with the world of beings, challenging traditional views on its purpose. By analyzing motifs, distribution, and contextual evidence, Helskog provides insights into the cosmological beliefs and social structures of past societies in Alta, Norway.

Díaz-Guardamino, M. (2016). Knut Helskog. Communicating with the World of Beings: The World Heritage Rock Art Sites in Alta, Arctic Norway (Oxford and Philadelphia: Oxbow Books, 2014, 240pp., 222 colour and 41 b/w figs., hbk, ISBN 978-1-78297-411-6). European Journal of Archaeology, 19(3), 545–548. https://doi.org/10.1080/14619571.2016.1192772