From the Publisher
"Desdemaines-Hugon takes readers on a fascinating journey through the ice caves of the Dordogne. . . . Her vivid descriptions help readers visualize the Cro-Magnon man or woman painting the beautiful bison, horses, mammoths, and other symbols. [A] fine reading experience."—Library Journal
"The next best thing to actually seeing the prehistoric cave art of southern France’s Dordogne region is reading about it, as lovingly and meticulously described by Christine Desdemaines-Hugon in Stepping-Stones. . . a rapturous guide through five major Ice Age sites, each open to the public, and each with its own magical beauty."—Peter A. Young, Archaeology
“Dedemaines-Hugon speaks with enthusiasm and a love for the culture and its artwork.”—Brian Skinner, Yale University
Brian Skinner
Dedemaines-Hugon speaks with enthusiasm and a love for the culture and its artwork.”—Brian Skinner, Yale University
Archaeology - Peter A. Young
"The next best thing to actually seeing the prehistoric cave art of southern France’s Dordogne region is reading about it, as lovingly and meticulously described by Christine Desdemaines-Hugon in Stepping-Stones. . . a rapturous guide through five major Ice Age sites, each open to the public, and each with its own magical beauty."—Peter A. Young, Archaeology
Archaeology
“The next best thing to actually seeing the prehistoric cave art of southern France’s Dordogne region is reading about it, as lovingly and meticulously described by Christine Desdemaines-Hugon in Stepping-Stones. . . a rapturous guide through five major Ice Age sites, each open to the public, and each with its own magical beauty.”--Peter A. Young, Archaeology
— Peter A. Young
Library Journal
Desdemaines-Hugon takes readers on a fascinating journey through the ice caves of the Dordogne region of France. An eminent scholar of prehistoric anthropology and cave art, she has studied these sites extensively for more than 25 years and often gives tours of the area to visitors. Here, she has chosen five of the valley's sites still open to the public. Her readers will come away hoping someday to visit them in person. She provides in-depth, step-by-step descriptions of each sight, describing the setting, artwork, and possible pigments and tools used. She also discusses the history of the site and the lifestyle and culture of the Paleolithic people who were its inhabitants. Her vivid descriptions help readers visualize the Cro-Magnon man or woman painting the beautiful bison, horses, mammoths, and other symbols. VERDICT This fine reading experience, with wonderful descriptions, photographs, charts, and sketches, will be especially enjoyed by students of Paleolithic anthropology and prehistoric art as well as newcomers to the subject.—Cynde Suite, Bartow Cty. P.L. Syst., Cartersville, GA
