Prehistoric Rock Paintings — Chapter Summary

Prehistory is the distant past before

Prehistory is the distant past before the use of paper, language in written form, and written documents. Painting and drawing were among the oldest wa

It is uncertain whether Lower Palaeolithic

It is uncertain whether Lower Palaeolithic people produced art, but Upper Palaeolithic times show a clear increase in artistic activity. In India, the

Lakhudiyar is a rock shelter site

Lakhudiyar is a rock shelter site on the banks of the River Suyal in Uttarakhand. It shows man, animal, and geometric patterns in white, black, and re

Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh is

Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh is the largest and most spectacular rock-shelter site. It is located forty-five kilometres south of Bhopal, covers about t

Bhimbetka rock art is divided into

Bhimbetka rock art is divided into seven historical periods based on style, technique, and superimposition. The first three are Upper Palaeolithic, Me