Interesantísimo libro acerca de los orígenes del arte, su incidencia en la organización de las sociedades primitivas, la relación mas o menos contemporánea de los neanderthales y sus vecinos homo sapiens.
La lectura la realizo al simultáneo con "Las Religiones en la Prehistoria" de Inna Wun, dos libros complementarios. ( )

Lewis-Williams's study of the origins and purpose of the cave art of Prehistoric Europe is a fascinating read. Looking at the effects of neuro-psychological events on the brain; more recent cave art in South Africa and North America and Shamanism around the world his conclusions seem well thought out and as plausible, if not more so, an explanation as any other. It is a very accessible read, though he doesn't "dumb down" the way he presents his ideas, and it is also fresh enough to hold the interest.

This is a thought provoking, intelligent book. The illustrations help to explain some of his thoughts and the colour plates remind us of the beauty of the Cave Art. The comprehensive bibliography provides some good ideas for further reading. Overall a good theory, well presented and recommended for any one interested in the subject. ( )