Paleolithic Rock Art of Mediterranean Spain by Peter Anick

Presented at ARARA online lecture series on February 10, 2024.
Subject: The Paleolithic rock art of southeastern Iberia is less well known than the famous caves of France and northern Spain. But recent discoveries and dating are revealing the significance of this region for our understanding of Ice Age art. Drawing from recent headlines and personal visits, Peter provides an overview of the region’s Paleolithic art, encompassing some of the earliest known European images (likely Neanderthal) as well as some from the very end of the Ice Age.

00:00 Introduction (Anne Stoll)
02:07 Ice Age Spain
04:24 Cueva de Ardales
13:40 Neanderthal dates
18:09 Cueva de Maltravieso
21:49 Cueva del Tesoro
24:28 First Art Project
25:17 Cueva del Toro
28:14 Cueva de Nerja
31:46 Piedras Blancas Horse
34:47 Epipaleolithic art
36:04 Abric d'en Melia
39:59 Q&A
1:01:19 Cueva de Malalmuerzo