Hall, M. A. (2004). Romancing the stones:. European J Archaeol 7 (2). Vol 7(2), pp. 159-176.
 Title The title of the publication or report |
Romancing the stones: | ||
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Subtitle The sub title of the publication or report |
archaeology in popular cinema | ||
Issue The name of the volume or issue |
European J Archaeol 7 (2) | ||
Series The series the publication or report is included in |
Journal of European Archaeology | ||
Volume Volume number and part |
7 (2) | ||
Page Start/End The start and end page numbers. |
159 - 176 | ||
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Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report |
The article looks at the depiction of archaeology and archaeologists in popular cinema. A number of key films are discussed to address the article's main themes of cultural appropriation and contested ground (encompassing treasure, the public, politics and gender). It is argued that archaeology in film cannot be divorced from the wider cultural contexts in which it operates and, though portrayals of archaeology and archaeologists are frequently unsatisfactory, a positive conclusion is attempted which seeks to understand the narrative drive of popular fiction and a long history of public exclusion from archaeology. Most of the films considered do not warrant labelling as great works of art, but they are part of a cultural form with perceptions to offer, able to stimulate debate within a vital framework of cultural practices by which identity -- individual and social -- is constructed and evolved. Includes French and German summaries. | ||
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published |
2004 | ||
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Created Date The date the record of the pubication was first entered |
13 Nov 2006 |
