International conference on Rock Art 2012 to bridge gap between modern and pre-historic era

New Delhi : In times when the world talks about developing technology and hi-tech means of communication, does any one of us recall the origin of it? The pictorial depiction of human-made markings on natural stone, popularly known as Rock Art is the most ancient form of expression. These rock art images are a source of cultural communication between the past and the present. In a bid to spread awareness and address the urgent need to preserve this art form Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts along with Ministry of Culture, Government of India is organizing the International Conference on Rock Art 2012 along with international exhibition and workshops.

The event, to be held from 6thto 13th of December, would mainly focus on the recent developments in rock art research and documentation. The event will be inaugurated by Hon’ble Shri M. Hamid Ansari, Vice President of India, Hon’ble Ms. Chandresh Kumari Katoch, Union Minister of Culture, Prof. R G Bednarik, Governor & CEO and International Federation of Rock Art Organizations. [...] apnnews.com/ vía Rupestreweb