02. Paradigms and Empiricism
Ancient Art and Human Consciousness We are beset by numerous problems when studying History, and the further back in time we go, the more problematic these become. There are far more gaps than areas we can be certain of and very often we have to exercise enormous imaginative leaps in order to fill them. This is especially true in the stud y of Art. There are numerous discoveries that are being constantly uncovered that are not always helpful in establishing a neat and orderly timeline. As frustrating as these are it is not a scientific response to ignore or even destroy them. But the story of mankind is as much a political endeavour as is every bit of knowledge we have access to. History is written by the victors it is said and this it would seem is the sad truth of most Historical records which at best are an interpretation of scant evidence that more than likely fits a required. Graham Hancock and his book, "Supernatural." Art, Archeology and the Darwinist Para...