Lascaux et le ciel de la préhistoire

Synopsis of Lascaux et le ciel de la préhistoire

In this work, Chantal Jègues-Wolkiewiez presents a fascinating investigation into the possible relationship between the cave paintings of Lascaux and astronomical observation in prehistory. Through detailed analysis, the author proposes cosmographic arguments suggesting that parietal art was not merely decorative, but a structured representation of the night sky of that era. This 272-page book is an essential read for those interested in archaeology, the history of astronomy, and the symbolic thought of our ancestors.