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Absence of botanical European Palaeolithic cave art: What can it tell us about plant awareness disparity?

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Societal Impact Statement Cave art has been an integral part of human history, providing a glimpse into the lives and cultures of our ancestors. Prehistoric botanical art is an important medium that can help us to redefine our intimate relationship with plants. The findings from our work provide some evidence from the European Palaeolithic period that modern plant awareness disparity (PAD) might be more deeply rooted in our past. By inspiring a deeper appreciation and understanding of the natural world, cave art can help people to reconnect with plants, thus tackling PAD.

Source: Plants People Planet

DOI: 10.1002/ppp3.10373

Authors: Georgina Walton, Jonathan Mitchley, Geraldine Reid, Sven Batke

Institutions: Edge Hill University, University of Reading, National Museums Liverpool

Language: English

Topic: Archaeology and Rock Art Studies

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,750

OpenAlex ID: W4366292750

FWCI: 6.564

Cites: 70

Cited by: 9

Related to: 10