Lascaux quadrangular symbols explanation?

[pyxxo]

Does anyone have an explanation for the quadrangular symbols in Lascaux (in the Main Gallery)?

I've scoured the literature and the net but all that comes up is 'mysterious' and 'undecipherable'.

[Yago]

Or a representation of the sky at night:

Abstract Art
The Lascaux caves also contain two basic categories of abstract art: simple shapes composed of dots or linework, and more elaborate drawings of quadrangles, triangles, circles and pentagons. The first category - according to one archeologist - may in fact be maps of the night sky, as the patterns seem to match those of various constellations. The second category has affinities with the cave art found at the Gabillou cave, also in the Dordogne.

Lascaux Cave Paintings: Prehistoric Rock Art: History, Discovery, Hall of the Bulls, Pictures of Aurochs

[pyxxo]

Star maps would explain the dots. But these are the signs I'm referring to, they don't seem to have an explanation:

[Yago]

They don't look as if they could be symbols. But they are too well drawn for that age.

[pyxxo]

Ok, I am searching for any prehistoric / old stone age creations with rectangular or straight line geometric patterns like these:



Does anyone know of any more?

[Kernunnos]

I'm not an expert but a very large repository of rock art does exist here.

Just ask the experts at the local center for prehistoric art.

Foto, Fotografie Val Camonica Immagini graffiti Camuni Capo di Ponte Camuni - Globopix

Dipartimento Valcamonica e Lombardia CCSP

They seem to have an extensive knowledge of other prehistoric cultures worldwide.

[Carnyx]

Originally Posted by pyxxo

Star maps would explain the dots. But these are the signs I'm referring to, they don't seem to have an explanation:

If my memory serves me well, the guide commented on them when I was in Lascaux. Huts (covered in animals' skins) or palettes representations have been evoked, but no one has got a single clue yet and the polychrome squares probably will keep their mystery.