Material Culture and Text: The Art of Ambiguity Contributor(s): Tilley, Christopher (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138818097 ISBN-13: 9781138818095 Publisher: Routledge
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 2016 |
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BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Archaeology |
Dewey: 930.1 |
Physical Information: 206 pages |
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Publisher Description: Originally published in 1991, this is the first book-length exploration of post-structuralist discourse theory in archaeology. It tackles the most basic problem of historical and archaeological analysis - the relationship between text and artefact - in an analysis of prehistoric art fusing theory and the practice of interpretation to create a fresh framework for understanding the relationship between past and present. Focusing on a collection of rock carvings from northern Sweden, the author shows how alternative conceptualizations of the material from structuralist, hermeneutic and structural-Marxist frameworks substantially alter our understanding of their meaning and significance. Engaging readers in an interpretive process, this book is for specialists in archaeology, anthropology, art history and cultural studies. |
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