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[https://www.tota.world/article/2273/ by TOTA] | [https://www.tota.world/article/2273/ by TOTA] | ||
Beyond fragments of bone and tools, our first real connection with ancient people comes through their artists. Rock art, painted or engraved onto the walls of caves, provides an enduring glimpse into prehistoric life as seen by those who lived it. We may never know their names or full intent, but the images they left behind are a tangible reminder of humanity’s timeless creativity, skill, and connection to nature. | Beyond fragments of bone and tools, our first real connection with ancient people comes through their artists. Rock art, painted or engraved onto the walls of caves, provides an enduring glimpse into prehistoric life as seen by those who lived it. We may never know their names or full intent, but the images they left behind are a tangible reminder of humanity’s timeless creativity, skill, and connection to nature. | ||
=====The Sun At Which One Cannot Stare===== | |||
[https://africa.si.edu/exhibits/cosmos/sun.html by AFRICAN COSMOS] | |||
The sun--its commanding presence in the sky, its brightness too strong to look at, its light and warmth essential for life--is a powerful symbol for the divine. Depictions of the sun are rare in Africa's traditional arts, but ideas about the sun underscore its ever-present influence. | |||
