This excellent book published in 1983, is chock o'block with examples of the work of contemporary artists (60's 70's early 80's). Overlay" refers to the the artists' layering of current work on prehistoric symbols, images, and art. A terrific chapter on 'Stones' which is my main interest, that discusses the megalithic and neolithic monuments, henges, dolmens, stone circles in relation to the work of numerous artists, such as Carl Andre, Robert Smithson, Richard Long. One of my favourite artists is Michelle Stuart who pounds, rubs, permeates muslin backed rag papers with dust dirt and stones, reminds me of rubbings I did long ago in Naylor's Cove, and the amazing huge black rubbings of John Moore,Temple Bar Studios, taken from the Georgian walls of his defunct studio in Henrietta Street. There are a lot of examples and discussions of the work done by artists from all parts of the world with an emphasis on Land, Minimalist, Performance, and Process Art and their connections to prehistoric times.
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