Prehistoric remains have always fascinated the public as well as scientists. But what do we know about them? their authors? Can we talk about art? Until January 7, 2024, the Aquitaine Museum in Bordeaux exhibits Prehistoric art. From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, the first major retrospective since the late 1990s, and tries to answer these questions.
The many scientific discoveries of recent decades have greatly enriched our knowledge of prehistoric art and have at the same time contributed to the evolution of methods of study and restitution, such as facsimiles or 3D. But can we talk about art? By presenting an exceptional corpus of objects, unpublished or rarely shown to the public, the exhibition Prehistoric Art. From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean approaches all the themes related to prehistory. With the ambition of bringing new avenues of reflection, it offers visitors comparisons between rock art, wall art and furniture through works from the largest prehistoric sites, from the south of France to the north of the Iberian peninsula
A course accessible to all
In each space of the exhibition, a tactile module including mouldings of archaeological pieces as well as enlargements for the smallest pieces will be made available to visitors. Images of works painted in caves or engraved on rocks will be printed in relief and will allow access to prehistoric art for visually impaired people.
A visit route will be adapted to the young audience and their families who will propose a track game, manipulations of objects, puzzles, as well as a participatory fresco.
d’Arberoue, Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Supported by the Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the travelling exhibition that will be held until January 7 at the Aquitaine Museum will then reach Spain, before reaching Portugal.
