Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Archaeological News: Cave painters were realists, DNA study finds

Link: Archaeological News: Cave painters were realists, DNA study finds

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cave painters during the Ice Age were more like da Vinci than Dali, sketching realistic depictions of horses they saw rather than dreaming them up, a study of ancient DNA finds.


It’s not just a matter of aesthetics: Paintings based on real life can give first-hand…


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