One of the most fascinating material legacies of Ice Age humans is cave art. Günther Grünig has visited all the accessible Ice Age caves with art and provides a vivid and easily understandable account of the origins of cave art, its exploration, the successes and failures of researchers, as well as the insights gained from various excavation campaigns. Particularly interesting are the theories proposed by scientists regarding the purpose of the art. The author's own hypotheses complement the discussion. For those wishing to visit some of the caves, this book offers detailed descriptions of the locations and sketches that enhance the work. It also provides information on any potential access restrictions or prerequisites associated with visiting certain caves.