Saharan Rock Art: Local Dynamics and Wider Perspectives


World Heritage Site: Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus

Publication Year: 2013

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHEAAD24AE1E8

Summary

Recent analyses of Saharan rock art, particularly within the Tadrart Acacus and Tassili n’Ajer regions, reveal complex local dynamics and broader regional connections. This study highlights how environmental context and social-cultural factors shape artistic expression across different massifs. By integrating analytical and contextual approaches, researchers uncover new perspectives on the chronology, meaning, and relationships between artistic provinces, emphasizing Tadrart Acacus as a pivotal site for understanding Saharan heritage.

Citation

Gallinaro, M. (2013). Saharan Rock Art: Local Dynamics and Wider Perspectives. Arts, 2(4), 350–382. https://doi.org/10.3390/arts2040350

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