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    • The work of André Glory. 1952-1963
    • The work of Norbert Aujoulat. 1988-1999
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    • Dating the figures at Lascaux
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Lascaux
The discovery of the monumental Lascaux cave in 1940 brought with it a new era in our knowledge of both prehistoric art and human origins. Today, the cave continues to feed our collective imagination and to profoundly move new generations of visitors from around the world.
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The Setting
  • The Vézère valley
  • The archaeological context
  • The geological context
  • The Lascaux cave
Parietal art
  • The rock support
  • Access to the walls
  • Lighting
  • Portable objects
  • The raw materials
  • Themes
  • The techniques
  • Perspective
  • Construction of the images
  • Construction of the panels
History
  • The discovery
  • The initial studies
  • The work of André Glory. 1952-1963
  • The work of Norbert Aujoulat. 1988-1999
Archaeological research
  • Archaeology of the cave floors
  • Dating the figures at Lascaux
  • Interpretations
Visit the Replicas
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  • Lascaux IV
  • Lascaux II & III
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