The rock art of India; prehistoric rock paintings and contemporary tribal art

Follow the journeys of Dr. Jean Clottes  through the Vindhyan range of Central India as he investigates the rock art of Bhimbetka, and its seven forested hills with more than 500 painted sandstone shelters.

Explore the Pachmarhi Hills in the State of Madhya Pradesh with Dr. Meenakshi Dubey Pathak, whose research reveals that the prehistoric rock paintings bear a striking resemblance to the contemporary paintings created by the indigenous tribal groups on the adobe walls of their thatched huts and on wooden artefacts.

By continuing the themes and motifs of their prehistoric ancestors' rock art, the present-day artists are recognising and celebrating the importance of this ancient rock art legacy - a legacy to be preserved.

Dr Jean Clottes and Dr Meenakshi Dubey-Pathak have recently published their new book 'IMAGES FOR THE GODS: Rock Art and Tribal Art in Central India'.

Visit our India Rock Art Archive:

http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/india/index.php