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Found in a cave in Indonesia, we can now show the world’s oldest figurative art is 51,200 years old
The Conversation
04/07/2024
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Abstract
Figurative rock art – art that presents lifelike representations of subjects – provides visual insights into ancient cultures, beliefs and societal practices, offering a direct window into human cultural evolution.
Being able to date figurative rock art accurately is crucial. It helps establish timelines of human artistic expression, aiding in understanding the development of symbolic thinking and cultural complexity across different periods and regions.
In an article published in the journal Nature today, we present a novel approach to date cave paintings.
Using this new dating innovation, we have found the world’s oldest figurative cave art.
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- Title
- Found in a cave in Indonesia, we can now show the world’s oldest figurative art is 51,200 years old
- Creators
- Adhi Agus Oktaviana - Griffith UniversityAdam Brumm - Griffith UniversityMaxime Aubert - Griffith UniversityRenaud Joannes-Boyau - Southern Cross University, Science
- Publication Details
- The Conversation
- Publisher
- The Conversation Media Group
- Identifiers
- 991013208813202368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Science and Engineering; Science
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Magazine article