Date of Award
2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Social Sciences
First Advisor
Andrews, Anthony
Area of Concentration
Anthropology
Abstract
Archaeological illustration, in the broadest term, is the depiction of human material culture through a visual medium. As technique advanced over time, so too did the understanding of how to best portray images in an archaeological context. The goal of this paper is to present an abridged history of the important innovations that lead up to the formation of this discipline, as well as discuss the conventions of modern practice. The term “convention” is important as the field of archaeological illustration has never truly standardized, so there is a great deal of variation that will not be fully touched upon. This will also examine where the field may be going in the near future, along with the benefits and issues that come with them. Particular attention will be payed to the ethics of illustration; there is no single methodology that applies perfectly to every situation.
Recommended Citation
Brown, Madison, "The History, Current State, and Potential Future of Archaeological Illustration" (2019). Theses & ETDs. 5661.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/5661