{"title":"Michel Lorblanchet","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing world of Michel Lorblanchet, a renowned expert in the field of prehistoric art. His works transport readers back in time, offering a fascinating glimpse into the origins of artistic expression. Delve into books such as \u003cem\u003eThe First Artists\u003c\/em\u003e, where Lorblanchet unravels the mysteries of ancient cave paintings and explores the cultural significance of these early masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLorblanchet’s insightful narratives combine meticulous research with an engaging storytelling style, making history accessible to all. Whether you're a history buff or a curious reader, his books provide a captivating exploration into the human journey and our innate drive to create. With a focus on History \u0026amp; Military genres, Michel Lorblanchet's contributions continue to enlighten and inspire those eager to understand the depths of our artistic past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-first-artists-by-michel-lorblanchet-9780500051870","title":"The First Artists","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere do we find the world's very first art? When, and why, did people begin experimenting with different materials, forms and colours? Were our once-cousins, the Neanderthals, also capable of creating art?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrehistorians have been asking these questions of our ancestors for decades, but only very recently, with the development of cutting-edge scientific and archaeological techniques, have we been able to piece together the first chapter in the story of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOverturning the traditional Eurocentric vision of our artistic origins, which has focused almost exclusively on the Franco-Spanish cave art, Paul Bahn and Michel Lorblanchet take the reader on a search for the earliest art across the whole world. They show that our earliest ancestors were far from being the creatively impoverished primitives of past accounts, and Europe was by no means the only 'cradle' of art; the artistic impulse developed in the human mind wherever it travelled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe long universal history of art mirrors the development of humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850043871468,"sku":"9780500051870","price":48.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/339563482366.jpg?v=1759077524"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/michel-lorblanchet.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}