Rock Art and Regional Identity

Rock Art and Regional Identity
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 264
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ISBN-10 : 9781315420714
ISBN-13 : 1315420716
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Book Synopsis Rock Art and Regional Identity by : Jamie Hampson

Download or read book Rock Art and Regional Identity written by Jamie Hampson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-06-16 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why did the ancient artists create paintings and engravings? What did the images mean? This careful study of rock art motifs in the Trans-Pecos area of Texas and a small area in South Africa demonstrates that there are archaeological and anthropological ways of accessing the past in order to investigate and explain the significance of rock art motifs. Using two disparate regions shows the possibility of comparative rock art studies and highlights the importance of regional studies and regional variations. This is an ideal resource for students and researchers.


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