The Lost Canvas of Humanity: What the World Would Look Like If Paleolithic Rock Art Survived

The Lost Canvas of Humanity: What the World Would Look Like If Paleolithic Rock Art Survived

Imagine a world bursting at the seams with artwork—everywhere you turned, glimpses of ancient human expression etched into stone, painted onto cliffs, and adorning the landscapes around us. While this might sound like an exaggerated fantasy, it reflects the likely reality of the Paleolithic era. Today, we marvel at cave art like Lascaux or Chauvet because caves shielded these masterpieces from the harsh effects of weather and erosion. But beyond…