Early Art in Africa
Dr Leo. Erobcnius, the famous German explorer of Africa, has made discoveries of considerable interest during an expedition to areas of the desert plateau of the Pezzan in Italian Tripolitania not hitherto scientifically explored. These consist chiefly of prehistoric pictures and'relief's in rock galleries of the low-lying hille. Gorno drawings of animals, including crocodiles, rhinoceroses, and even giraffes, are of life-size. The artistic skill varies from extreme primitiveness to great beauty. Dr Erobcnius docs not hesitate to compare some of the reliefs with Egyptian art of the same type. Representations of human activities abound, the favourite subjects being hunting, dancing, and religious scenes.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LVI, Issue 7062, 23 January 1933, Page 2
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107Early Art in Africa Manawatu Times, Volume LVI, Issue 7062, 23 January 1933, Page 2
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