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Graphic Archaeol
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Graphic Archaeol
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Graphic Archaeology
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Year of Publication:
1997
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Date Of Issue From: 1997
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BIAB (The British & Irish Archaeological Bibliography (BIAB))
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20 Jan 2002
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Imaging technology and archaeology
Stuart Capel
T Anderson
1 - 7
Presents two case studies from Kent that demonstrate the value for archaeology of medical imaging techniques such as computerised tomography (CT) and plain X-radiography. One is the osteological study of a medieval human skull from Rochester Cathedral; the other is an examination of the contents of Roman cremation vessels from Each End, Ash.
Style and content: the effects of style on archaeological reconstruction
John Hodgson
8 - 12
Considers the historiography of artistic reconstructions of the past. It is observed that a realistic representational style prevails in archaeological work, despite the many developments in the visual arts generally, and this representationalism is seen as often inappropriate, given the incompleteness of the actual evidence. It is suggested that successful reconstructions can be made using a style appropriate to the period depicted.
Why draw seeds? Illustrating archaeobotany
Jane Goddard
Mark Nesbitt
13 - 21
Illustrations are considered important because they: are more effective than verbal descriptions of morphology; provide a useful supplement to reference collections; and can improve the presentation of reports. The relative advantages/disadvantages of photography and drawing are discussed (generally photography is preferred for waterlogged material, drawing for charred). Practical aspects and conventions are also presented.
Applications for virtual reality, and associated information technology, in the illustration of archaeological material
Mike J Pringle
M R Moulding
22 - 34
Provides a brief introduction to virtual reality (VR) and related computer technology, giving examples of current archaeological applications (eg multimedia, GIS, and the Internet). Also proposes an outline methodology for identifying uses for VR using existing techniques for IT management and analysis.
House styles: do we still need them? Should uniformity and standardisation be our primary objectives?
Oliver Jessop
35 - 37
Suggests that there are problems caused by the diversity of house styles that exist regarding the presentation of archaeological illustrations. It is observed that attention to detail and clarity of information can be sacrificed in favour of an established house style, and numerous organisations maintain their own individual house styles. Greater standardisation of basic conventions is required, but the professional judgement of the illustrator must also be respected.
Tricks of the trade
Brenda Craddock
38 - 39
Describes a method for drawing relatively robust artefacts by first making clay casts of them. Examples discussed are a gilded copper-alloy mount (AS, from Deal, Kent), and a lead ingot stamp (post-med, from the wreck of the Earl of Abbergavenny).
The Compton Dando altar stone
John Wilson
39 - 40
Discusses a Roman altar stone bearing figures thought to represent Hercules and Apollo. Once incorporated into the medieval fabric of Compton Dando church, the stone is now held in the Roman Baths Museum (Bath) along with two other fragments of similar altar. This note suggests that the Compton Dando fragment is not from the same altar.
