Homo heidelbergensis
A scientist-artist recreates human ancestors by studying their bones
Paleo-artist John Gurche’s recreations of our ancestors involve both science and art. His works are in the Hall of Human Origins at the Smithsonian’s Natural History Museum in Washington, DC, or in his book, “Shaping Humanity.”Paleo-artist John Gurche’s recreations of our ancestors involve both science and art. His works are in the Hall of Human Origins at the Smithsonian’s Natural History Museum in Washington, DC, or in his book, “Shaping Humanity.”