The present volume gives an overall status of rock art in the different continents of the world. It is based on special lecture series organised by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) as a part of the International Conference on Rock Art 2012. These special lectures are delivered by internationally renowned scholars in the field.

It is clearb from the vast spectrum covered by this volume that although there has been a history of research on rock art, it is still exploring various avenues of growth. This volume provides an in-depth information and analysis of subject/themes which are important while keeping in view the future development of the conceptual academicprogrammes designed to encapsulate primeval vision or Adi Drishya of human being. In magnitude, vividness and richness, this is an outstanding volume.