Learning from the Painters of Lascaux

Synopsis

Since the Lascaux caves are now closed to the public, a reproduction of them has been undertaken. The film analyses, through the difficulties encountered by the team of painters and sculptors currently working on them, the paintings of Lascaux, and indicates the techniques used by the prehistoric artists.

Language

English

Country

France

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 18 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1974

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Introductory courses.*

Subjects

Archaeology

Keywords

caves; France; Lascaux; paintings; paintings - rock paintings; palaeontology

Credits

Contributor

A Leroi-Gourhan

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

French Scientific Film Library