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- Ancient Muses: Archaeology and the Arts
- Book
- 2009
- Published by: The University of Alabama Press
summary
Examines how information derived from archaeological investigations can be presented artistically to educate the general public
Known widely in Europe as “interpretive narrative archaeology,” the practice of using creative methods to interpret and present current knowledge of the past is gaining popularity in North America. This book is the first compilation of international case studies of the various artistic methods used in this new form of education—one that makes archaeology “come alive” for the nonprofessional. Plays, opera, visual art, stories, poetry, performance dance, music, sculpture, digital imagery—all can effectively communicate archaeological processes and cultural values to public audiences.
The contributors to this volume are a diverse group of archaeologists, educators, and artisans who have direct experience in schools, museums, and at archaeological sites. Citing specific examples, such as the film The English Patient, science fiction mysteries, and hypertext environments, they explain how creative imagination and the power of visual and audio media can personalize, contextualize, and demystify the research process. A 16-page color section illuminates their examples, and an accompanying CD includes relevant videos, music, web sites, and additional color images.
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Known widely in Europe as “interpretive narrative archaeology,” the practice of using creative methods to interpret and present current knowledge of the past is gaining popularity in North America. This book is the first compilation of international case studies of the various artistic methods used in this new form of education—one that makes archaeology “come alive” for the nonprofessional. Plays, opera, visual art, stories, poetry, performance dance, music, sculpture, digital imagery—all can effectively communicate archaeological processes and cultural values to public audiences.
The contributors to this volume are a diverse group of archaeologists, educators, and artisans who have direct experience in schools, museums, and at archaeological sites. Citing specific examples, such as the film The English Patient, science fiction mysteries, and hypertext environments, they explain how creative imagination and the power of visual and audio media can personalize, contextualize, and demystify the research process. A 16-page color section illuminates their examples, and an accompanying CD includes relevant videos, music, web sites, and additional color images.
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Table of Contents
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- List of Figures
- pp. ix-x
- List of Plates
- pp. xi-xii
- 2. The Archaeologist as Playwright
- pp. 25-39
- 3. Archaeology Goes to the Opera
- pp. 40-48
- 9. Pompeii: A Site for All Seasons
- pp. 84-91
- 16. RKLOG: Archaeologists as Fiction Writers
- pp. 162-168
- References Cited
- pp. 205-230
- About the Editors
- pp. 233-234
Additional Information
ISBN
9780817382865
Related ISBN(s)
9780817312732, 9780817312749
MARC Record
OCLC
426526551
Pages
280
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
2003