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Art and Architecture in Neolithic Orkney: Process, Temporality and Context
Antonia Thomas
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Paperback. This book offers a groundbreaking analysis of Neolithic art and architecture in Orkney, focussing upon the incredible collection of hundreds of decorated stones being revealed by the current excavations at the Ness of Brodgar. Series: University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute Research Series. Num Pages: 274 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKSHF; HDDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 207 x 293 x 31. Weight in Grams: 986.
The Neolithic sites of Orkney include an impressive number of stone-built tombs, ceremonial monuments and – uniquely for northern Europe – contemporary dwellings. Many of these buildings survive in a remarkable state of preservation, allowing an understanding of the relationship between architectural space and the process of construction that is rarely achievable. Until recently, however, relatively little has been known about the decoration of these sites. This book addresses that gap to offer a groundbreaking analysis of Neolithic art and architecture in Orkney. Focussing upon the incredible collection of hundreds of decorated stones being revealed by the current excavations at ... Read more
The Neolithic sites of Orkney include an impressive number of stone-built tombs, ceremonial monuments and – uniquely for northern Europe – contemporary dwellings. Many of these buildings survive in a remarkable state of preservation, allowing an understanding of the relationship between architectural space and the process of construction that is rarely achievable. Until recently, however, relatively little has been known about the decoration of these sites. This book addresses that gap to offer a groundbreaking analysis of Neolithic art and architecture in Orkney. Focussing upon the incredible collection of hundreds of decorated stones being revealed by the current excavations at ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Archaeopress
Publication date
2016
Series
University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute Research Series
Condition
New
Number of Pages
274
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781784914332
SKU
V9781784914332
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