Megalithic art

Uncover the fascinating world of megalithic art and its rich cultural significance. Discover stunning examples and learn about the history and symbolism behind these ancient artworks.
Stonehenge, Ancient Aliens, Aberdeen, Ancient History, Celtic Art, Standing Stone, Sacred Stones, Ancient Origins, Iron Age

The Picts were the true ancestors of the Scottish nation, known to have lived in Scotland in the first millennium AD. It is also known that their territory was taken over by the Scots in the 9th century, but very little else is definite. What has mainly survived is the great heritage of their carved symbol stones, where the interest of the Pictish Arts Society lies. Founded in 1988, the society aims to raise public awareness of Pictish stones, their history and culture and to encourage…

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Mostafa Reda
The 'Meaning' of Symbols - Motifs & the Human Nervous System Megalithic Art, Neolithic Art, Human Nervous System, Ancient Ireland, Symbol Tattoo, Geometric Symbols, Art Sacre, Art Ancien, Prehistoric Art

Geometric motifs and symbols of ancient rock art, cave paintings and rock engravings such as the spiral found at Brú na Bóinne, and the kerbstones of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth, in relation to the anatomical and neurophysiological characteristics of the human visual cortex. This neurophysiological approach will test the 'universality' hypothesis, and universals, and introduce the concept of 'neuro-aesthetics'. Comparing Irish megalithic motifs and hallucinations.

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Lara Jones
Prehistoric Cochno Stone unearthed near housing estate The decoration occurs as a petroglyph on natural boulders and outcrops, and on megaliths such as the slab cists, stone circles, and passage graves. They are found mainly in Northern England, Scotland, Ireland, Portugal, North West Spain, North West Italy, Central Greece, and Switzerland.  However, similar forms have also been found throughout the world including Mexico, Brazil, and India - Cochno Stone, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland Tripple Godess, Megalithic Art, Shape Of The Universe, Neolithic Art, Petroglyphs Art, Housing Estate, Stone Circles, Ancient Queen, Prehistoric Art

Prehistoric Cochno Stone unearthed near housing estate The decoration occurs as a petroglyph on natural boulders and outcrops, and on megaliths such as the slab cists, stone circles, and passage graves. They are found mainly in Northern England, Scotland, Ireland, Portugal, North West Spain, North West Italy, Central Greece, and Switzerland. However, similar forms have also been found throughout the world including Mexico, Brazil, and India - Cochno Stone, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland

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