The cradle of humanity : prehistoric art and culture /
Bataille, Georges, 1897-1962.
The cradle of humanity : prehistoric art and culture / Georges Bataille ; edited and introduced by Stuart Kendall ; translated by Stuart and Michelle Kendall. - New York : Zone Books, c2005 - 210 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Originally published: 2005.
Includes bibliographical references.
Editor's introduction: The sediment of the possible -- A note on the translation -- Primitive art -- The Frobenius exhibit at the Salle Pleyel -- A visit to Lascaux -- The passage from animal to man and the birth of art -- A meeting in Lascaux : civilized man rediscovers the man of desire -- Lecture, January 18, 1955 -- The Lespugue Venus.
9781890951566 (pbk.) 1890951560 (pbk.)
2009455713
GBA910696 bnb
014894971 Uk
Art, Prehistoric.
Civilization, Ancient.
Civilization--Philosophy.
Art--Philosophy.
The cradle of humanity : prehistoric art and culture / Georges Bataille ; edited and introduced by Stuart Kendall ; translated by Stuart and Michelle Kendall. - New York : Zone Books, c2005 - 210 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Originally published: 2005.
Includes bibliographical references.
Editor's introduction: The sediment of the possible -- A note on the translation -- Primitive art -- The Frobenius exhibit at the Salle Pleyel -- A visit to Lascaux -- The passage from animal to man and the birth of art -- A meeting in Lascaux : civilized man rediscovers the man of desire -- Lecture, January 18, 1955 -- The Lespugue Venus.
9781890951566 (pbk.) 1890951560 (pbk.)
2009455713
GBA910696 bnb
014894971 Uk
Art, Prehistoric.
Civilization, Ancient.
Civilization--Philosophy.
Art--Philosophy.