Definition: French archaeologist Andre Leroi-Gourhan is best known for his work on paleolithic rock art; although he did excavations at the French paleolithic sites of Arcy-sur-Cure and Pincevent. While his classification system of four stages of paleolithic painting from simple to complex is currently being revised, Leroi-Gourhan's scientific attention to detail has influenced and continues to influence researchers today.
Leroi-Gourhan, Andre 1968 The evolution of Paleolithic art. Scientific American.
Leroi-Gourhan, Andre and Sara Champion 1982 The dawn of European art: an introduction to Palaeolithic cave painting. edition.New York: Cambridge University Press.
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Leroi-Gourhan, Andre 1968 The evolution of Paleolithic art. Scientific American.
Leroi-Gourhan, Andre and Sara Champion 1982 The dawn of European art: an introduction to Palaeolithic cave painting. edition.New York: Cambridge University Press.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
