Art Rupestre: Petroglyphs and Pictographs in Kerala (Rock Art in Kerala)
$100.00
Author: | Ajit Kumar and Raj K Varman |
ISBN 13: | 9788183153478 |
Binding: | Hardbound |
Language: | English |
Year: | 2019 |
Subject: | Art and Archaeology/Modern Art |
About the Book
Known to French as Art Rupestre, Rock Art is a Global Phenomenon.The Enigmatic artistic creations in Rock Art are generally found as Petroglyphs and Pictographs on rock surfaces either in the open or within shelters or caves. Rock Art was first reported from the present state of Kerala as early as 1901. Today there are over 30 rock-art sites with Petroglphs and Pictographs in Kerala. The book Attempts a holistic review of Petroglyphs and Pictographs from previously known and recently noticed sites in Kerala. The book discusses 15 sites each with petroglyphs and Pictographs.