nolonelyroads:Holy Ghost Panel, Part of the Great Gallery, Canyonlands National Park, UTThis July 4t
nolonelyroads:Holy Ghost Panel, Part of the Great Gallery, Canyonlands National Park, UTThis July 4th I wanted to appreciate some rock art from the Desert Archaic culture, some TRUE Americans, thought to have lived in Utah between 8,000 BC to 500 AD. Not a very specific span of time, but rock art is notoriously hard to date, so let’s just acknowledge that this is some OLD art. This particular panel has been (mostly) narrowed down to about 2,000 BC to 0 AD (Getting closer!). What I’ve always found so striking about this panel is the depiction of shape and depth, notably in the large ‘ghost” figure. Its head looks to be turned at a slight angle, giving the figure a feel of dimensionality, something not commonly found in Barrier Canyon Style pictographs or rock art in general. I’d say this panel is my favorite of all the rock art I’ve seen, but they are ALL my favorites. This stuff is immensely meaningful and awe-inspiring, and much of my motivation to get out there and share the beauty of this wonderful country is due to rock art. I prefer to think of the First Americans on a day like today. We owe all Native Americans so much more than can ever be repaid. -- source link
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