It was an expression of the psychic traditions of the people who created it, and it reflected their understanding of the world. #4 The first art that humans produced was crude and undeveloped, but it was far more than that. But as more scholars were secular scientists rather than monks like Abbé Breuil, some began to question tenets once accepted by the scholarly establishment. #3 The evolutionary model of man the hunter-warrior has colored most interpretations of Paleolithic art. It is the result of scholarly preconceptions, which are in contrast with the findings of modern gathering-hunting societies. #2 The idea that Paleolithic art was only created by male hunters is not based on any factual evidence. She keynotes conferences worldwide, with venues including the United Nations General Assembly and the US Department of State. It was a record of their awe at the mystery of life and death, and it indicated that very early in human history, the human will to live found expression through a variety of rituals and myths. Riane Eisler is a systems scientist, attorney, and author internationally known for her bestseller The Chalice and The Blade, now in 26 foreign editions and 57 US printing, as well as for other award-winning books. Sample Book Insights: #1 The Paleolithic art of the humans of the Paleolithic era was a sacred tradition that was related to the will to live. Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
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