![]() Her work has appeared in popular science magazines such as New Scientists and Science Illustrated. Von Petzinger's findings are also significant for comprehending the origins of symbolic thinking and its timing with the appearance of anatomically modern humans in the paleoanthropological record. Genevieve von Petzinger studies cave art from the European Ice Age and has built a unique database that holds more than 5,000 signs from almost 400 sites across Europe. ![]() Although the meanings of the suite of 32 abstract geometric symbols remain a mystery, that they are consistently repeated among archaeological sites separated by geography and time is strongly suggestive of the power of conceptual thought. The author's style adds immensely to the enjoyment of the book. In 2015, von Petzinger was selected as a TED senior fellow and presented a TED Talk titled, "Why Are These 32 Symbols Found in Ancient Caves All Over Europe," addressing her research into the cognitive and evolutionary importance of abstract geometric images in Paleolithic rock art, personal adornment, and portable art. ![]() Written from a scientific and personal perspective, this work by Canadian paleoanthropologist von Petzinger allows readers to follow the author's scientific method, the pursuit of data, and her own impressions. ![]()
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