arc3asa art and symbolism of the ancients
ART AND SYMBOLISM OF THE ANCIENTS
ARC3ASA
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Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The appearance of art in the archaeological record has often been said to herald the appearance of our species, behaviourally modern human. In this subject, students explore the art and symbolic behaviour of past human societies. We investigate the earliest expressions of art; its chronology and the various interpretations of why art appeared at the time it did in the archaeological record and it covers the time from over 100,000 years ago up until the Neolithic period. Art is examined in its variety, form and iconic content and we seek to determine common themes of humanity. Theoretical aspects of the interpretation of ancient art by various practitioners are discussed and we examine the links between the changing environment and humans through the images preserved in the archaeological record. A global approach is taken using examples from Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRichard Cosgrove
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Prerequisites 30 credit points of first year archaeology subjects or co-ordinator's approval
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The Cambridge illustrated history of prehistoric art
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBahn, P.
Year1998
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PublisherCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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Introduction to Rock Art Research
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorWhitley, D.S
Year2005
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PublisherLEFT COAST PRESS
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Prehistoric art: the symbolic jorney of humankind
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWhite, R.
Year2003
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PublisherHARRY N. ABRAMS INC PUBLISHERS
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The archaeology of rock art
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorChippendale, C. & Tacon, S.
Year1998
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PublisherCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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