Painting — History Behind Southwestern Arts

Description

Some of the oldest and longest lasting images that humans made in the Southwest are mysterious markings and pictures picked or painted on cliffs, alcoves, and boulders. These images are generally referred to as Rock Art, but are more a type of communication than art. Perhaps they should be called Rock Writings instead, as they communicate culturally significant ideas and messages.  

Duration

3 minutes, 54 seconds

Credit

NPS/Grace Lilly

Date Created

01/08/2021

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