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The Rock Art of Southern Africa
Author: J. David Lewis-Williams
Hardcover with dust jacket - excellent condition.
The Rock Art of Southern Africa by J. David Lewis-Williams provides a comprehensive exploration of the ancient rock paintings and engravings created by the San (Bushmen) people of southern Africa. Drawing on decades of fieldwork, archaeology, and ethnography, Lewis-Williams delves into the symbolic meanings behind the art, interpreting it through the lens of San spiritual beliefs, rituals, and shamanistic practices. He challenges earlier notions that viewed the art merely as decorative or narrative, arguing instead that it served profound religious and social functions. The book highlights the complexity and sophistication of San cosmology and offers valuable insight into one of the world’s richest traditions of prehistoric art.
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