Williams, H. (2011). The sense of being seen. Journal of Social Archaeology. Vol 11(1), pp. 99-121. https://doi.org/10.1177/1469605310381034.
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The sense of being seen | ||||||||
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Subtitle The sub title of the publication or report |
Ocular effects at Sutton Hoo | ||||||||
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Journal of Social Archaeology | ||||||||
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Journal of Social Archaeology | ||||||||
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11 (1) | ||||||||
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99 - 121 | ||||||||
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This article considers the mnemonic agency of the art adorning a diverse range of artefacts recovered from the early seventh-century AD burial chamber constructed within a ship beneath Mound 1 at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk, UK. The study identifies a theme linking the prestige artefacts placed within this 'princely' grave: many are covered with eyes or eye-like forms, and argues that this ocular quality to the art '” not simply visually striking but affording the sense of animated, watching presences '” was integral to the selection of artefacts for burial. It is argued that the beastly, monstrous and humanoid eyes commemorated the dead person as all-seeing. Those witnessing the staged wrapping and consignment of the artefacts were afforded the sense of being all-seen. By exploring art in this elite mortuary context, the article presents a case study in the early medieval archaeology of the senses. | ||||||||
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2011 | ||||||||
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1469-6053 | ||||||||
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26 Jul 2012 |
