Archaeological Illustration

Author: Lesley Adkins
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521354783
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 300

Book Description
This volume, originally published in 1989, is intended as a practical guide to archaeological illustration, from drawing finds in the field to technical studio drawing for publication. It is also an invaluable reference tool for the interpretation of illustrations and their status as archaeological evidence. The book's ten chapters start from first principles and guide the illustrator through the historical development of archaeological illustration and basic skills. Each chapter then deals with a different illustrative technique - drawing in the field during survey work and excavation, drawing artefacts, buildings and reconstructions, producing artwork for publication and the early uses of computer graphics. Information about appropriate equipment, as well as a guide to manufacturers, is also supplied. An obvious and important feature of Archaeological Illustration is the 120 line drawings and half-tones which show the right - and the wrong - way of producing drawings. This volume will therefore be of interest to amateur and professional archaeologists alike.

Drawing Archaeological Finds

Author: Nick Griffiths
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
This handbook is aimed at students and others who wish to learn the techniques of artefact illustration, regardless of ability or previous experience. It includes comprehensive advice on many aspects of archaeological artefact illustration from equipment and materials to the preparation of finished artwork for printing. This profusely illustrated volume treats the various techniques to overcome the difficulties of translating three-dimensional objects into two-dimensional illustrations.

Past Presented

Author: Joanne Pillsbury
Publisher: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library & Collection
ISBN: 9780884023807
Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Volume based on the papers presented at the symposium "Past Presented: A Symposium on the History of Archaeological Illustration" held at the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library annd Collection, WAshinton D.C. on October 9-10, 2009

Approaches to Archaeological Illustration

Author: Mélanie Steiner
Publisher: Council for British Archaeology(GB)
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
This handbook is primarily designed to raise standards and is intended for students and for those working in archaeological illustration. It is a showpiece of some fine illustrators, working in quite different ways. Drawings of objects, made from different materials are shown at their original drawn size as well as at their subsequent, reduced, published scale, so that the techniques used by the draftsman can be clearly seen and appreciated. Objects are described, sometimes by specialists and each drawing method has been written by the illustrators themselves, who share their methods here; giving step-by-step guides to how the illustrations were put together.

The Archaeologist's Laboratory

Author: Edward B. Banning
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030479927
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 410

Book Description
This second edition of the classic textbook, The Archaeologist’s Laboratory, is a substantially revised work that offers updated information on the archaeological work that follows fieldwork, such as the processing and analysis of artifacts and other evidence. An overarching theme of this edition is the quality and validity of archaeological arguments and the data we use to support them. The book introduces many of the laboratory activities that archaeologists carry out and the ways we can present research results, including graphs and artifact illustrations. Part I introduces general topics concerning measurement error, data quality, research design, typology, probability and databases. It also includes data presentation, basic artifact conservation, and laboratory safety. Part II offers brief surveys of the analysis of lithics and ground stone, pottery, metal artifacts, bone and shell artifacts, animal and plant remains, and sediments, as well as dating by stratigraphy, seriation and chronometric methods. It concludes with a chapter on archaeological illustration and publication. A new feature of the book is illustration of concepts through case studies from around the world and from the Palaeolithic to historical archaeology.The text is appropriate for senior undergraduate students and will also serve as a useful reference for graduate students and professional archaeologists.

Beyond Illustration

Author: Bernard Frischer
Publisher: BAR International Series
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
This volume contains thirteen papers which demonstrate the usefulness of 2D and 3D digital modelling in archaeology, which as the title states goes well beyond simply producing illustrative site maps, but can be used as a creative form of experimental archaeology.

The Archaeologist's Laboratory

Author: E.B. Banning
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0306476541
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 328

Book Description
This text reviews the theory, concepts, and basic methods involved in archaeological analysis with the aim of familiarizing both students and professionals with its underlying principles. Topics covered include the nature and presentation of data; database and research design; sampling and quantification; analyzing lithics, pottery, faunal, and botanical remains; interpreting dates; and archaeological illustration. A glossary of key terms completes the book.

Unearthing the Bible

Author: Titus M Kennedy
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 0736979166
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 253

Book Description
“A much-needed resource for those serious about biblical studies.” —Mark M. Yarbrough, president, Dallas Theological Seminary The Bible has long been dismissed as a book of myths, legends, fairy tales, and propaganda. Yet when we examine the archaeological evidence, its accuracy comes to light. In Unearthing the Bible, Dr. Titus M. Kennedy presents 101 objects that provide compelling evidence for the historical reliability of Scripture from the dawn of civilization through the early church. Gathered from more than 50 museums, private collections, and archaeological sites, these pieces not only reinforce the reliability of the biblical narratives, but also provide rich cultural insights into the ancient world. Using this visual guide, you can find context for your faith as you make your way through the Bible. Dr. Kennedy’s photographs and detailed descriptions enable you to examine each piece of fascinating evidence for yourself. From the earliest tablets of creation to artifacts connected with the life and resurrection of Jesus, Unearthing the Bible shows you can be confident there is an abundance of archaeological support for the history told in the Scriptures.

Burial and Death in Colonial North America

Author: Robyn S. Lacy
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN: 1789730430
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
This book explores the relationship and organization of 17th Century burial landscapes within their associated settlements and the wider setting of colonial northeast British North America to provide readers with a more holistic understanding of settlers’ relationship with mortality.

50 Markets of Illustration

Author: John Roman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440340218
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 313

Book Description
This overview of the numerous markets that currently exist for illustrators reveals a vast and wide-ranging pool of potential freelance opportunities. This reference catalogs many lesser-known, supplementary markets beyond the traditional, more-populated avenues for illustration assignments. Features fifty specialized markets in which artists and illustrators can potentially prosper.