Author: Robert G. Bednarik
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1784914754
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Rather than considering the myths supposedly depicted in the world’s rock art, this book examines the myths archaeologists and others have created about the meanings and significance of rock art.
Myths about Rock Art
Author: Robert G. Bednarik
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1784914754
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Rather than considering the myths supposedly depicted in the world’s rock art, this book examines the myths archaeologists and others have created about the meanings and significance of rock art.
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1784914754
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Rather than considering the myths supposedly depicted in the world’s rock art, this book examines the myths archaeologists and others have created about the meanings and significance of rock art.
Rock Art
Author: Stewart M. Green
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 149301708X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The Definitive Guide to Ancient and Contemporary Rock Art! Rock Art explores the fascinating history of ancient human-made stone markings that have puzzled historians, archaeologists, and hikers alike for centuries. What is rock art, and who created these mysterious symbols, and why are so many pieces of artwork similar across disparate and long-forgotten cultures? How was rock art made—and, more importantly, why? These questions and more are addressed in this comprehensive guide, complete with full-color images and travel listings. Look inside to find: Prehistories and histories of the cultures who created these images and etchings. Detailed descriptions of the tools, techniques, and methods used to create rock art. Best practices and techniques for photographing these alluring rock images. Extensive list of rock art sites across the United States. Whether you’re fascinated by the wondrous ancient imagery imprinted on the landscape or just curious about the markings alongside your favorite hiking trail, Rock Art is the only guide you need to better understand this mysterious and beautiful art form.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 149301708X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The Definitive Guide to Ancient and Contemporary Rock Art! Rock Art explores the fascinating history of ancient human-made stone markings that have puzzled historians, archaeologists, and hikers alike for centuries. What is rock art, and who created these mysterious symbols, and why are so many pieces of artwork similar across disparate and long-forgotten cultures? How was rock art made—and, more importantly, why? These questions and more are addressed in this comprehensive guide, complete with full-color images and travel listings. Look inside to find: Prehistories and histories of the cultures who created these images and etchings. Detailed descriptions of the tools, techniques, and methods used to create rock art. Best practices and techniques for photographing these alluring rock images. Extensive list of rock art sites across the United States. Whether you’re fascinated by the wondrous ancient imagery imprinted on the landscape or just curious about the markings alongside your favorite hiking trail, Rock Art is the only guide you need to better understand this mysterious and beautiful art form.
Rock Art in Africa
Author: Jean-Loïc Le Quellec
Publisher: Flammarion-Pere Castor
ISBN:
Category : Art, Prehistoric
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
The only book of its kind to examine cave art throughout Africa. The paintings and engravings discovered in African caves are amazing works of art that hold clues to understanding the history of humankind.
Publisher: Flammarion-Pere Castor
ISBN:
Category : Art, Prehistoric
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
The only book of its kind to examine cave art throughout Africa. The paintings and engravings discovered in African caves are amazing works of art that hold clues to understanding the history of humankind.
Seeing and Knowing
Author: Geoffrey Blundell
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1315420317
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
The purpose of Seeing and Knowing is to demonstrate the depth and wide geographical impact of David Lewis-Williams’ contribution to rock art research by emphasizing theory and methodology drawn from ethnography. Contributors explore what it means to understand and learn from rock art, and a contrast is drawn between those sites where it is possible to provide a modern, ethnographic context, and those sites where it is not. This is the definitive guide to the interplay between ethnography and rock art interpretation, and is an ideal resource for students and researchers alike.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1315420317
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
The purpose of Seeing and Knowing is to demonstrate the depth and wide geographical impact of David Lewis-Williams’ contribution to rock art research by emphasizing theory and methodology drawn from ethnography. Contributors explore what it means to understand and learn from rock art, and a contrast is drawn between those sites where it is possible to provide a modern, ethnographic context, and those sites where it is not. This is the definitive guide to the interplay between ethnography and rock art interpretation, and is an ideal resource for students and researchers alike.
Prehistoric Rock Art
Author: Paul G. Bahn (archaeologist)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521192781
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Prehistoric rock art is the markings - paintings, engravings, or pecked images - left on rocks or cave walls by ancient peoples. In this book, Paul G. Bahn provides a richly illustrated overview of prehistoric rock art and cave art from around the world. Summarizing the recent advances in our understanding of this extraordinary visual record, he discusses new discoveries, new approaches to recording and interpretation, and current problems in conservation. Bahn focuses in particular on current issues in the interpretation of rock art, notably the "shamanic" interpretation that has been influential in recent years and that he refutes. This book is based on the Rhind Lectures that the author delivered for the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in 2006.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521192781
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Prehistoric rock art is the markings - paintings, engravings, or pecked images - left on rocks or cave walls by ancient peoples. In this book, Paul G. Bahn provides a richly illustrated overview of prehistoric rock art and cave art from around the world. Summarizing the recent advances in our understanding of this extraordinary visual record, he discusses new discoveries, new approaches to recording and interpretation, and current problems in conservation. Bahn focuses in particular on current issues in the interpretation of rock art, notably the "shamanic" interpretation that has been influential in recent years and that he refutes. This book is based on the Rhind Lectures that the author delivered for the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in 2006.
Indian Rock Art of the Southwest
Author: Polly Schaafsma
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 9780826309136
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
The comprehensive book on Indian petroglyphs in the Southwest.
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 9780826309136
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
The comprehensive book on Indian petroglyphs in the Southwest.
Native American Rock Art
Author: Yvette La Pierre
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 9781565660649
Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An introduction to native American art through petroglyphs and pictographs.
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 9781565660649
Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An introduction to native American art through petroglyphs and pictographs.
Myth, Ritual and Rock Art
Author: Kingsley Palmer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Analysis of rock art on Fortescue River, Depunch Island and near Port Hedland; informants interpretations of art and associated myths; informants from Garadjari, Nyangamada, Nyamil, Indjiburndi, Ngarluma, Gariyara.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Analysis of rock art on Fortescue River, Depunch Island and near Port Hedland; informants interpretations of art and associated myths; informants from Garadjari, Nyangamada, Nyamil, Indjiburndi, Ngarluma, Gariyara.
Storied Stone
Author: Linea Sundstrom
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806135960
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Provides a look at the history of the Black Hills country over the last ten thousand years through rock art, which illustrates the rich oral traditions, religious beliefs, and sacred places of the Lakota, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Mandan, and Hidatsa Indians who once lived there. Original
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806135960
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Provides a look at the history of the Black Hills country over the last ten thousand years through rock art, which illustrates the rich oral traditions, religious beliefs, and sacred places of the Lakota, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Mandan, and Hidatsa Indians who once lived there. Original
The Rock Art of Utah
Author: Polly Schaafsma
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
From the Uinta Mountains through the central Canyonlands to the Virgin River, Utah's abundant prehistoric rock art offers glimpses of a lost world
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
From the Uinta Mountains through the central Canyonlands to the Virgin River, Utah's abundant prehistoric rock art offers glimpses of a lost world