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Visualising Skyscapes
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Author : Liz Henty
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-08-19
Visualising Skyscapes written by Liz Henty and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-19 with Social Science categories.
Above the land and its horizon lies the celestial sphere, that great dome of the sky which governs light and darkness, critical to life itself, yet its influence is often neglected in the archaeological narrative. Visualising Skyscapes captures a growing interest in the emerging field of skyscape archaeology. This powerful and innovative book returns the sky to its rightful place as a central consideration in archaeological thought and can be regarded as a handbook for further research. Bookended by a foreword by archaeologist Gabriel Cooney and an afterword by astronomer Andrew Newsam, its contents have a wide-reaching relevance for the fields of archaeology, anthropology, ethnography, archaeoastronomy, astronomy, heritage and cultural studies. The volume balances six chapters on theory and methodology which elaborate on the history and practice of the field with six other chapters focused on case studies from around the world. Visualising Skyscapes captures the growing interest in the multidisciplinary study of skyscapes and will be of interest to academics, students and the general public, as well as having international appeal. It is topical, timely and relevant to current debates and will hopefully stimulate further interest in this exciting and relatively new area of investigation. The contributions showcase the work of distinguished academics in the field and the chapters are all enhanced by numerous photographs and images.
Exploring Archaeoastronomy
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Author : Liz Henty
language : en
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Release Date : 2022-03-24
Exploring Archaeoastronomy written by Liz Henty and has been published by Oxbow Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-24 with Social Science categories.
Archaeoastronomy and archaeology are two distinct fields of study which examine the cultural aspect of societies, but from different perspectives. Archaeoastronomy seeks to discover how the impact of the skyscape is materialized in culture, by alignments to celestial events or sky-based symbolism; yet by contrast, archaeology's approach examines all aspects of culture, but rarely considers the sky. Despite this omission, archaeology is the dominant discipline while archaeoastronomy is relegated to the sidelines. The reasons for archaeoastronomy’s marginalized status may be found by assessing its history. For such an exploration to be useful, archaeoastronomy cannot just be investigated in a vacuum but must be contextualized by exploring other contemporaneous developments, particularly in archaeology. On the periphery of both, there are various strands of esoteric thought and pseudoscientific theories which paint an alternative view of monumental remains and these also play a part in the background. The discipline of archaeology has had an unbroken lineage from the late 19th century to the present. On the other hand, archaeoastronomy has not been consistently titled, having adopted various different names such as alignment studies, orientation theory, astro-archaeology, megalithic science, archaeotopography, archaeoastronomy and cultural astronomy: names which depict variants of its methods and theory, sometimes in tandem with those of archaeology and sometimes in opposition. Similarly, its academic status has always been unclear so to bring it closer to archaeology there was a proposal in 2015 to integrate archaeoastronomy research with that of archaeology and call it skyscape archaeology. This volume will examine how all these different variants came about and consider archaeoastronomy's often troubled relationship with archaeology and its appropriation by esotericism to shed light on its position today.
Solarizing The Moon Essays In Honour Of Lionel Sims
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Author : Fabio Silva
language : en
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2022-07-21
Solarizing The Moon Essays In Honour Of Lionel Sims written by Fabio Silva and has been published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-21 with Social Science categories.
Lionel Sims has produced an influential body of work that has challenged existing narratives about British prehistoric monuments and provided innovative ways to approach and think about skyscapes. This book, in his honour, is divided into three parts: Anthropology and Human Origins, Prehistory and Megalithic Monuments, and Theory.
The Oxford Handbook Of Light In Archaeology
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Author : Costas Papadopoulos
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2021-12-09
The Oxford Handbook Of Light In Archaeology written by Costas Papadopoulos and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-09 with Social Science categories.
Light has a fundamental role to play in our perception of the world. Natural or artificial lightscapes orchestrate uses and experiences of space and, in turn, influence how people construct and negotiate their identities, form social relationships, and attribute meaning to (im)material practices. Archaeological practice seeks to analyse the material culture of past societies by examining the interaction between people, things, and spaces. As light is a crucial factor that mediates these relationships, understanding its principles and addressing illumination's impact on sensory experience and perception should be a fundamental pursuit in archaeology. However, in archaeological reasoning, studies of lightscapes have remained largely neglected and understudied. This volume provides a comprehensive and accessible consideration of light in archaeology and beyond by including dedicated and fully illustrated chapters covering diverse aspects of illumination in different spatial and temporal contexts, from prehistory to the present. Written by leading international scholars, it interrogates the qualities and affordances of light in different contexts and (im)material environments, explores its manipulation, and problematises its elusive properties. The result is a synthesis of invaluable insights into sensory experience and perception, demonstrating illumination's vital impact on social, cultural, and artistic contexts.
An Archaeological History Of Hermitages And Eremitic Communities In Medieval Britain And Beyond
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Author : Simon Roffey
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-03-03
An Archaeological History Of Hermitages And Eremitic Communities In Medieval Britain And Beyond written by Simon Roffey and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-03 with Social Science categories.
Many hermitages and eremitic communities are recorded throughout the medieval period, yet to date, there has been no comprehensive archaeological study. This richly illustrated book will consequently discuss a range of hermitages and introduce the reader to their architectural forms, spaces, location and environments as well as the religious practices associated with them. It will focus primarily on the British material but will nonetheless consider this within a wider comparative framework. Overall, it will offer an archaeological history of hermitages and presents a unique window into a lost world of medieval spirituality and religious life. Key related themes will include the earliest archaeological evidence for hermits (eremitic life) in India, China and East Asia, pre- and early Christian desert hermitages, cave hermitages, eremitic communities, saints and missionary hermits, life and diet, medieval mysticism and the contemplative tradition, secular and ornamental hermitages and hermits in post-medieval and contemporary society. This book offers an illustrated archaeological history of hermitages and eremitic communities, with reference to key examples and case studies. It will therefore appeal to both academics, students and a more general readership interested in archaeology, history, comparative religion, architecture, religion and belief, spirituality, medieval Britain, modern contemplative practice and contemporary heritage issues.
Alternative Iron Ages
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Author : Brais X. Currás
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-09-09
Alternative Iron Ages written by Brais X. Currás and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-09 with Social Science categories.
Alternative Iron Ages examines Iron Age social formations that sit outside traditional paradigms, developing methods for archaeological characterisation of alternative models of society. In so doing it contributes to the debates concerning the construction and resistance of inequality taking place in archaeology, anthropology and sociology. In recent years, Iron Age research on Western Europe has moved towards new forms of understanding social structures. Yet these alternative social organisations continue to be considered as basic human social formations, which frequently imply marginality and primitivism. In this context, the grand narrative of the European Iron Age continues to be defined by cultural foci, which hide the great regional variety in an artificially homogenous area. This book challenges the traditional classical evolutionist narratives by exploring concepts such as non-triangular societies, heterarchy and segmentarity across regional case studies to test and propose alternative social models for Iron Age social formations. Constructing new social theory both archaeologically based and supported by sociological and anthropological theory, the book is perfect for those looking to examine and understand life in the European Iron Age. We are so grateful to the research project titled "Paisajes rurales antiguos del Noroeste peninsular: formas de dominacion romana y explotacion de recursos" [Ancient rural landscapes in Northwestern Iberia: Roman dominion and resource exploitation] (HAR2015-64632-P; MINECO/FEDER), directed from the Instituto de Historia (CSIC) and also to the Fundaçao para a Ciencia e a Tecnologia [Foundation for Science and Technology] postdoctoral project: SFRH-BPD-102407-2014.
Advancing Cultural Astronomy
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Author : Efrosyni Boutsikas
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-04-08
Advancing Cultural Astronomy written by Efrosyni Boutsikas and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-08 with Science categories.
This collection of essays on cultural astronomy celebrates the life and work of Clive Ruggles, Emeritus Professor of Archaeoastronomy at Leicester University. Taking their lead from Ruggles’ work, the papers present new research focused on three core themes in cultural astronomy: methodology, case studies, and heritage. Through this framework, they show how the study of cultural astronomy has evolved over time and share new ideas to continue advancing the field. Ruggles’ work in these areas has had a profound impact on the way that scholars approach evidence of the role of sky in both ancient and modern cultures. While the papers span many time periods and regions, they are closely connected by these three major themes, presenting methodological investigations of how we can approach archaeological, textual, and ethnographic evidence; describing detailed archaeoastronomical case studies; or stressing the importance of global heritage management. This work will appeal to researchers and scholars interested in the history and development of cultural astronomy.
Wandlungen In Raum Und Zeit Himmel Heimat Weltverst Ndnis Transformations In Space And Time Heaven Home Understanding Of The World
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Author : Gudrun Wolfschmidt
language : de
Publisher: tredition
Release Date : 2023-12-10
Wandlungen In Raum Und Zeit Himmel Heimat Weltverst Ndnis Transformations In Space And Time Heaven Home Understanding Of The World written by Gudrun Wolfschmidt and has been published by tredition this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-10 with Nature categories.
Das Buch "Wandlungen in Raum und Zeit" widmet sich in 14 Kapiteln der Archäo- / Kulturastronomie. Der einführende Beitrag spannt einen weiten kulturellen und thematischen Bogen von der Vorstellung vom Welt-Organismus, vom kosmischen Lebewesen in verschiedenen Kulturen. Es folgt eine Untersuchung der Konstruktion der Kreisgrabenanlage von Stonehenge. Astronomische Bezüge können mit einer astronomisch korrekten Himmelssimulation dargestellt werden. Eindrucksvoll ist das Horizontobservatorium Halde Hoheward und die grosse Sonnenuhr. Ferner wird die astronomische Ausrichtung von Galeriegräbern in der Wartbergkultur analysiert. Sechs Beiträge widmen sich der Astronomie der Bronzezeit, bei den Germanen und Kelten. Die Auszählung von metallenen Scheiben aus der Eisenzeit in Italien deutet auf astronomisches Wissen hin, besonders auf den Saroszyklus, was die Vorhersage von Mondfinsternissen ermöglicht. Aus der Bronzezeit werden Schalensteine aus der Bretagne mit Zirkumpolardarstellung sowie der Goldhut von Schifferstadt mit einer neuen Deutung des Symbols an der Spitze präsentiert. Ein Beitrag widmet sich der germanischen Mythologie, dem Gott Heimdallr, Weltenschöpfer und großer Himmelsgott. Für den Meteoriteneinschlag "Chiemgau Impakt" (900 bis 600 v. Chr.) werden geoarchäologische Belege präsentiert. Auch Astronomie in außereuropäischen Kulturen wird diskutiert, zum Beispiel, ob es den Gilgamesch-Mythos auch in China gibt, oder die Indus- und Inka-Kultur. Bei der hochmittelalterlichen Rundkapelle zu Drüggelte wird Mythos und Kulturhistorik vorgestellt.
Solarizing The Moon Essays In Honour Of Lionel Sims
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Author : Fabio Silva
language : en
Publisher: Archaeopress Archaeology
Release Date : 2022-07-21
Solarizing The Moon Essays In Honour Of Lionel Sims written by Fabio Silva and has been published by Archaeopress Archaeology this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-21 with categories.
In the United Kingdom and Europe generally, the study of prehistoric monuments has long been the domain of archaeologists who excavate, measure, date and record them. From the 1960s onwards, archaeoastronomers provided an alternative picture based on their belief that the builders understood celestial movements and consequently enshrined astronomical alignments into their monuments. This picture was highly contested by most archaeologists and the two fields, archaeology and archaeoastronomy, have gone their separate ways. One of the scholars who broke this stalemate was Lionel Sims who, as an anthropologist, had a wealth of ethnographic material to draw from, allowing him to envision archaeoastronomy from a multidisciplinary perspective by combining a number of methodologies and approaches to examine how archaeoastronomy could deal with cultural complexity. Lionel Sims has produced an influential body of work which has challenged existing narratives about British prehistoric monuments and, equally importantly, provided innovative ways to approach and think about skyscapes. His work is not without controversy, but his unique take and thought-provoking conclusions have had an impact on the thinking of numerous students and collaborators. This festschrift gathers contributions from many of his colleagues who wish to honour and pay their respects to him. Following an introduction that discusses the legacy of his work, the volume delves deeper into three areas: Anthropology and Human Origins, Prehistory and Megalithic Monuments, and Theory. Its thirteen chapters contextualise Lionel's work and expand it in new and exciting directions for skyscape archaeology.
Skyscapes
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Author : Fabio Silva
language : en
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Release Date : 2015-03-12
Skyscapes written by Fabio Silva and has been published by Oxbow Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-12 with Social Science categories.
Eleven papers extend discussion of the role and importance of the landscape and the wider environment to past societies, and to the understanding and interpretation of their material remains, into consideration of the significance of the celestial environment: the skyscape. The role of the sky for past societies has been relegated to the fringes of archaeological discourse. Nevertheless archaeoastronomy has developed a new rigour in the last few decades and the evidence suggests that it can provide insights into the beliefs, practices and cosmologies of past societies. Skyscapes explores the current role of archaeoastronomical knowledge in archaeological discourse and how to integrate the two. It shows how it is not only possible but even desirable to look at the skyscape to shed further light on human societies. This is achieved by first exploring the historical relationship between archaeoastronomy and academia in general, and with archaeology in particular. The volume continues by presenting case-studies that either demonstrate how archaeoastronomical methodologies can add to our current understanding of past societies, their structures and beliefs, or how integrated approaches can raise new questions and even revolutionise current views of the past.