a british prehistoric mystery
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Author_Stan Beckensall
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history of rock art
monuments
motifs
rock art
symbols
Product details
- ISBN 9780752440156
- Weight: 620g
- Dimensions: 172 x 248mm
- Publication Date: 15 Nov 2006
- Publisher: The History Press Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Takes a view of what rock art entails, covering the history of rock art research and the discovery of many sites. This work illustrates the different symbols and motifs that are found throughout the British Isles, and shows where they occur in landscapes and monuments. It examines the various theories about the origin, use and meaning of rock art.
Stan Beckensall is the foremost authority on British Prehistoric Rock Art. He is the author of 'British Prehistoric Rock Art', 'Prehistoric Rock Art in Northumberland' and 'Prehistoric Rock Art in Cumbria' as well as four general books on Northumberland (all published by Tempus). For his work on rock art he has been awarded on Honorary Degree by the University of Newcastle. He lives in Hexham, Northumberland.
