Absence of botanical European Palaeolithic cave art: What can it tell us about plant awareness disparity?

Cave art has been an integral part of human history, providing a glimpse into the lives and cultures of our ancestors. Prehistoric botanical art is an important medium that can help us to redefine our intimate relationship with plants. The findings from our work provide some evidence from the European Palaeolithic period that modern plant awareness disparity (PAD) might be more deeply rooted in our past. By inspiring a deeper appreciation and understanding of the natural world, cave art can help people to reconnect with plants, thus tackling PAD.

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Cave art is an essential part of human history, offering insights into the lives and cultures of our ancestors. Prehistoric botanical art serves as an important medium to redefine our close relationship with plants. The research findings suggest that cave art from the European Palaeolithic period may have a deeper connection to modern plant awareness disparity. By encouraging a greater appreciation and understanding of the natural world, cave art can help individuals reconnect with plants, addressing plant awareness disparity.