An introduction to the study of prehistoric art (1915)
Parkyn, Ernest Albert, b. 1857 · London, New York [etc.] : Longmans, Green and Co. · leaf 91
South-west France during the later period ofthe Palaeolithic age ; but which now live only in verydistant parts of the world. These are the Reindeer {Cervustaraiidus) and the Bison [Bison prisctis). The Reindeer,especially, must have played a most important part in thelives of these prehistoric… … FiG. 69.—Engraving on reindeer antler. Kesserloch cave, Thayngen, Switzerland. tion of that art in which they delighted and showed them-selves so proficient. Hence we find engravings of thisanimal in all kinds of positions and attitudes. The sympa-thetic touch of the prehistoric artist is better…
Art, Primitive
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