This striking oversize volume (11x13.75") on the Lascaux cave is the result of geologist and historian Aujoulat's (parietal art, National Center of Prehistory, France) ten years of study and research of the site. His comprehensive examination includes discussions of the geological context, the underground environment of the cave, access to the site, architecture of the cave, archaeological context, physical construction of the images, history of cave discovery & conservation, as well as detailed descriptions of the images themselves, accompanied by maps, diagrams, and stunning full page (plus a four-page pullout) color photographs. First published in French by Editions du Seuil, Paris, 2005. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)