Description |
1 online resource : illustrations (black and white, and colour) |
Series |
Archaeopress archaeology |
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Archaeopress archaeology
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Contents |
Cover -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Figures and Tables -- Translator's Introduction -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Graphics of Small Form as an Object of Research -- 2. Physiographic Characteristics of the Research Area -- 3. A Brief History of Archaeological Study in the Chaunskaya District -- Chapter I -- Cultural-Chronological Characteristics of the Archaeological Complex of the Rauchuvagytgyn I Site -- 1. Assemblage of Household Tools -- 2. Assemblage of Graphic Miniatures -- Chapter II -- The Semantic Interpretation of the Graffiti -- 1. Perceptions of the World Model -- 2. Mushroom Theme in Graffiti Subjects -- 2a. Symbolism of Mushroom-Like Images -- 2b. Functional Use of Amanita Mushrooms -- 3. The Phallic Motif in the Graffiti Subjects -- 4. The Tree Motif in Graffiti Subjects -- Chapter III -- Ethnic Identification of the Ymyyakhtakh Culture -- Conclusion -- Postscript -- Bibliography -- Appendix |
Summary |
This monograph is devoted to small forms of engraving on stone. It summarizes the archaeological material obtained during the course of excavations at the Rauchuvagytgyn I site (dated to 2500 years ago) in northern Chukotka. The book analyzes the content and semantics of the pictorial resources, and ethnic identification is made |
Notes |
Translated from the Russian |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
Notes |
Available through Archaeopress Digital Subscription Service |
Audience |
Specialized |
Notes |
Online resource; title from home page (viewed on March 9, 2016) |
Subject |
Rock paintings -- Russia (Federation) -- Chukotskiĭ avtonomnyĭ okrug
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Archaeology.
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Antiquities
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Rock paintings
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SUBJECT |
Chukotskiĭ avtonomnyĭ okrug (Russia) -- Antiquities
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Subject |
Russia (Federation) -- Chukotskiĭ avtonomnyĭ okrug
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Bland, Richard L., translator
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Archaeopress, publisher.
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ISBN |
1784911895 |
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9781784911898 |
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