MENHIRS
1986
by Eric Whollem
mixed media on paper
Collection of the artist
32" x 20"
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MENHIRS
A menhir is a megalithic form of art characterized by the use of
rows of upright stones. Usually granite is used. Such menhirs are
found across western Europe in particular. But examples exist
in the Caucasus and Central Asia as well.
Stonehenge is an example of an architectural structure, erected in
much the same manner as the menhirs. But properly speaking such
an edifice is a dolmen. Dolmens are defined as megalithic stone
structures that incorporate balanced stones, one on the other.
The above painting fancifully treats the archaic theme of the menhir,
incorporating pictographic images. Many menhirs are engraved with
emblems, Ogham script, runes or other writings.
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