Pacomio Chacon was a very good sheepherder, and he was proud of that fact. But he was an even better artist. He left his drawings — mostly of curvaceous women, but also of animals and other scenes — ...

Around 14 new rock-art depictions of thylacines, also known as Tasmanian tigers, have been found in northern Australia.

A deeper understanding of nature, how it works, and our relationship to the natural world can be gained by seeing “Paint Rock: Drawing from Nature,” an exhibit at JSU’s Department of Art & Design in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Leslie Katz covers the intersection of culture, science and tech. At least 2,000 years ago, people living along South America’s ...

These paintings date back nearly 8,200 years, making them the oldest rock art in the Patagonia. (all photos courtesy Ramiro Barberena) After more than 10 years of research, archaeologists have finally ...

In a study published in Telestes, Dr. Joshua Kumbani and Dr. Margarita Díaz-Andreu categorized the various dance scenes depicted in South African rock art, drawing on ethnographic sources, published ...

Archaeologists discovered clusters of red ocher drawings scattered on rocks and cliffs across Canaima National Park—and have some theories on who made the mysterious art. Dots, tectiforms, and ...

Jillian Huntley receives funding from the Australian Research Council and the National Scientific Foundation of America. Andrea Jalandoni receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Emilie ...