Jean-Jacques Delannoy & Jean-Michel Geneste (ed.). 2020. Atlas de la grotte Chauvet-Pont d'Arc: volume 1 de la monographie de la grotte Chauvet-Pont d'Arc. Documents d'archéologie française. Paris: Éditions de la Maison des sciences de l'homme; 978-2-7351-2533-3 hardback €180.


World Heritage Site: Decorated Cave of Pont d’Arc, known as Grotte Chauvet-Pont d’Arc, Ardèche

Publication Year: 2021

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE308966907B

Summary

A groundbreaking atlas of the Grotte Chauvet-Pont d'Arc, published by Delannoy and Geneste in 2020, offers unprecedented insights into one of humanity's oldest known artistic sites. This volume, part of a comprehensive monograph series, reveals intricate details of cave art dating back approximately 36,000 years, including rare depictions of animals, hand stencils, and abstract symbols. The research employs advanced archaeological techniques such as high-resolution imaging, stratigraphic analysis, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to document the site's complex history and cultural significance. This atlas serves as a pivotal resource for understanding the cognitive and creative capabilities of early humans, providing a detailed map of the cave's artwork and geological context.

Citation

Pettitt, P. (2021). Jean-Jacques Delannoy & Jean-Michel Geneste (ed.). 2020. Atlas de la grotte Chauvet-Pont d’Arc: volume 1 de la monographie de la grotte Chauvet-Pont d’Arc. Documents d’archéologie française. Paris: Éditions de la Maison des sciences de l’homme; 978-2-7351-2533-3 hardback €180. Antiquity, 95(382), 1102–1104. https://doi.org/10.15184/aqy.2021.67

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