The Eternal Present, Volume I

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Focusing on the origins of art, this work reevaluates paleolithic creations through a modernist lens, emphasizing abstraction, transparency, and simultaneity. The author, an esteemed historian, contrasts traditional materialistic views by exploring how concepts of constancy and change manifest in paleolithic paintings, engravings, and sculptures. He highlights the significance of symbols and the representation of animals, suggesting they embody a primordial unity between humans and nature. This study presents a fresh and vital perspective on prehistoric art.