Changing Pictures by Unknown

Author:Unknown
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology
ISBN: 1165951
Publisher: Oxbow Books, Limited
Published: 2010-06-29T16:00:00+00:00

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Emplacement and the hau of Rock Art

Joakim Goldhahn

This article discusses and develops an understanding about the meaning and significance behind the placing of rock art in the landscape. As we might agree, this was most probably a ritual act surrounded by intricate ceremonies, spells and taboos, even superstitions. While it is widely accepted that the placing of rock art in the landscape is meaningful for its interpretation, little or no concern has been given to discussing the act of making place out of space in the first place. By placing the great emphasis on rituals and ceremonies in a new light, and discussing the possible reasons behind this act, it is argued that we can open up yet further perspectives that might be worthwhile to explore in our quest to reach the many meanings behind rock art. This may not mean that we shall stop talking about the placing of art, but we might add the act of emplacement and the hau of rock art places.

Keywords: Rock art, Emplacement, gift, animism, landscape, Scandinavia

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