I went to see the 3D documentary Cave of Forgotten Dreams on Sunday. It was truly stunning from an art historian's point of view. Dated to about 32 000 years old, these paintings are arguably the oldest ever found. They incorporate perspective and even imply motion. The film is slow moving and it feels like you are right alongside the scientists and archeologists as they explore the cave in the limited time they are allowed in. It is much, much better and more awe inspiring than just looking at flat pictures on the computer screen. While I don't like 3D generally, I recommend seeing this one in 3D while it is still here. I saw it at the Odeon. I don't know how long the film is here for, but if you can appreciate the stillness of the film, you should go- there's no avatar action here!
http://www.donsmaps.com/chauvetcave.html - exhaustive site of large pictures and research articles associated with these caves, which were discovered in 1994. They are in pristine condition due to a rock slide over 20 000 years ago which sealed off the cave.
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