Stepping-Stones

A Journey through the Ice Age Caves of the Dordogne

By: Christine Desdemaines-Hugon

Narrated by: Anne Flosnik

The cave art of France's Dordogne region is world-famous for the mythology and beauty of its remarkable drawings and paintings. These ancient images of lively bison, horses, and mammoths, as well as symbols of all kinds, are fascinating touchstones in the development of human culture, demonstrating how far humankind has come and reminding us of the ties that bind us across the ages.

Over more than 25 years of teaching and research, Christine Desdemaines-Hugon has become an unrivaled expert in the cave art and artists of the Dordogne region. In Stepping-Stones she combines her expertise in both art and archaeology to convey an intimate understanding of the "cave experience." Her keen insights communicate not only the incomparable artistic value of these works but also the near-spiritual impact of viewing them for oneself.

Focusing on five fascinating sites, including the famed Font de Gaume and others that still remain open to the public, this audiobook reveals striking similarities between art forms of the Paleolithic and works of modern artists and gives us a unique pathway toward understanding the culture of the Dordogne Paleolithic peoples and how it still touches our lives today.

©2010 Christine Desdemaines-Hugon (P)2020 Tantor

Interesting but

The subject matter is very informative but as an audiobook this title suffers from poor narration.

My favorite book about prehistoric art

Extremely thorough and detailed descriptions of a huge number of Paleolithic archaeological sites and artifacts. It can be somewhat difficult to follow as an audiobook without any visuals, but a quick Google search yields plenty of photos and illustrations of the art.