How Long to Read The Archaeology of Art

How Long Does it Take to Read The Archaeology of Art?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 51 minutes to read The Archaeology of Art by Andrew Meirion Jones

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

How can archaeologists interpret ancient art and images if they do not treat them as symbols or signifiers of identity? Traditional approaches to the archaeology of art have borrowed from the history of art and the anthropology of art by focusing on iconography, meaning, communication and identity. This puts the archaeology of art at a disadvantage as an understanding of iconography and meaning requires a detailed knowledge of historical or ethnographic context unavailable to many archaeologists. Rather than playing to archaeology’s weaknesses, the authors argue that an archaeology of art should instead play to archaeology’s strength: the material character of archaeological evidence. Using case studies - examining rock art, figurines, beadwork, murals, coffin decorations, sculpture and architecture from Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and north Africa -the authors develop an understanding of the affective and effective nature of ancient art and imagery. An analysis of a series of material-based practices, from gesture and improvisation to miniaturisation and gigantism, assembly and disassembly and the use of distinctions in colour enable key concepts, such as style and meaning, to be re-imagined as affective practices. Recasting the archaeology of art as the study of affects offers a new prospectus for the study of ancient art and imagery.

How long is The Archaeology of Art?

The Archaeology of Art by Andrew Meirion Jones is 226 pages long, and a total of 57,856 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Archaeology of Art Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 16 minutes to read The Archaeology of Art aloud.

What Reading Level is The Archaeology of Art?

The Archaeology of Art is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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