Women the world’s first artists?

New archaeological research suggests women were the principal artists behind ancient cave paintings.
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These days there is much talk of women breaking the glass ceiling but a recent analysis of cave art suggests women were making their mark much earlier than previously thought.

The analysis, conducted by Pennsylvania State University archaeologist, Dean Snow, draws on previous findings that established a difference between the lengths of males’ and females’ fingers.

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Esther Levy-Fenner
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Esther Levy-Fenner is a Melbourne journalist.