Recreating Rock Art with Stephen Townley Bassett - Rock Art 152

In this episode, Alan is joined by Stephen Townley Bassett, a forensic artist dedicated to preserving and recreating San rock art with striking accuracy. Using natural materials like ochre, charcoal, and egg shell, Stephen reconstructs ancient paintings in the same way they were originally made—millimeter by millimeter.With decades of field experience across Southern Africa, his work highlights the intersection of art, archaeology, and conservation, offering a powerful visual record of a fragile cultural legacy under threat.TranscriptsFor a rough transcript head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/rockart/152LinksStephen Townley Bassett’s WebsiteStephen Townley Bassett’s artist profileStephen’s Sapien’s article on ‘Re-imaginging Rock Art in Southern Africa’Stephen Townley Bassett: Saving African Cave Art - Painted Dog GalleryContactDr. Alan [email protected]. Alan Garfinkel’s WebsiteSupport Dr. Garfinkel on PatreonArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliates and SponsorsMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.