Jean Clottes

Jean Clottes is a prominent French prehistorian recognized for his work in understanding prehistoric art, particularly cave paintings. He has extensively studied the art found in caves like Lascaux and Chauvet in France, which are crucial for understanding early human culture and cognition. Clottes emphasizes the significance of these artworks not just as decoration, but as complex expressions of early human thought and spirituality. His research has contributed to discussions about the interpretation of symbols and the role of art in human development during the Paleolithic era.