This unit examines how rock art is used to learn more about the human past through investigations into topics such as methods of dating, interpretations, relationships to landscapes and seascapes, conservation, and Indigenous perspectives. The objectives of the unit are to (1) develop an understanding and appreciation of rock art, the antiquity of rock art, and its cultural heritage value in a global context; (2) understand the ways archaeologists identify and record rock art in a culturally appropriate manner, as well as recognise the emerging role of digital technology in this process; (3) describe ethical considerations and behaviour involved in the archaeological study of rock art;... -- Course Website
Instructor: Jamie Hampson
Prerequisites: any Level 1 Archaeology unit or VISA1001 Art Technology and Society or VISA1000 Great Moments in Art or ANTH1001 Being Human: Culture, Identity and Society or ANTH1002 Global Change, Local Responses
