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Lithics as (Re)presented in Archaeology

Explore the message and assumptions conveyed by lithic artifacts in archaeology, focusing on context, association, and spatial representation. Delve into the impact of categorization on material presentation and the balance between process and product in conveying the medium's message. Understand how technological developments influence different forms of representation and information privilege.

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Lithics as (Re)presented in Archaeology

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  1. Lithics as (Re)presented in Archaeology Keffie Feldman and Brad Sekedat

  2. Perspective/Angle: • What is the message? • What does it emphasize about the artifact? • What assumptions do we make when viewing these images? • Why are they depicted in this manner?

  3. Context and Association: • Like with like, or with associated finds

  4. Context and Association: • The impact of categorization on material presentation

  5. Spatial Context and Representation: • Attempting to place the object back in • Its spatial and social context

  6. Process VERSUS Product? • Process AND Product? • What is the author/illustrator • Trying to convey?

  7. The Medium and • The Message: • How do developments • In technology facilitate • Different forms of • Representation? • What information does/can • It privilege (at the expense • Of others types)?

  8. The Medium and • The Message: • What information does/can • It privilege (at the expense • Of others types)?

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