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   Prehistory
Bahn, Paul G. Cambridge Illustrated History of Prehistoric Art. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1998.
Superb photographs enliven Paul Bahn's engaging contemplation of prehistoric art and the lives of the people who created these astonishing images. The last chapter is a guide to the problems of preservation inherent in the increasing popularity of this art. Includes bibliography and index.