In the picture! From cave paintings to contemporary cartoons
16 March - 24 November 2024Did you know that cave paintings from the Stone Age are also considered to be the precursors of today's comics? The ancient past and archaeology still fascinate many people today, which is why there has always been a popular take on them in the form of stories depicted in paintings and illustrations. Cartoons and satirical stories have fed our ideas about the work of archaeologists and the everyday life of our ancestors. In addition to the humorous treatment of our history, scientific comics and archaeological sketches are now an important means of expression in modern field research.