A multiscalar methodology for holistic analysis of prehistoric rock carvings in Scotland
Abstract Prehistoric rock carvings are one of Scotland’s most enigmatic and poorly understood monument types. This article discusses the pioneering approach used by Scotland’s Rock Art Project to enhance understanding of the abstract motifs through multiscalar computational analyses of a large datas...
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| author | Tertia Barnett Joana Valdez-Tullett Linda Marie Bjerketvedt Frederick Alexander-Reid Maya Hoole Stuart Jeffrey Guillaume Robin |
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| description | Abstract Prehistoric rock carvings are one of Scotland’s most enigmatic and poorly understood monument types. This article discusses the pioneering approach used by Scotland’s Rock Art Project to enhance understanding of the abstract motifs through multiscalar computational analyses of a large dataset co-produced with community teams. The approach can be applied to suitable rock art datasets from other parts of the world and has international relevance for rock art reserach. Our analysis incorporates data from across Scotland in order to investigate inter-regional differences and similarities in the nature and contexts of the carvings. Innovative application of complementary analytical methods identified subtle regional variations in the character of the rock art and motif types. This variability suggest an understanding of the rock art tradition that was widely shared but locally adapted, and reflects connections and knowledge exchange between specific regions. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bc7f13fafeca40a0aecf34e9b99685912024-03-17T12:34:34ZengSpringerOpenHeritage Science2050-74452024-03-0112113510.1186/s40494-024-01183-8A multiscalar methodology for holistic analysis of prehistoric rock carvings in ScotlandTertia Barnett0Joana Valdez-Tullett1Linda Marie Bjerketvedt2Frederick Alexander-Reid3Maya Hoole4Stuart Jeffrey5Guillaume Robin6Historic Environment ScotlandHistoric Environment ScotlandHistoric Environment ScotlandHistoric Environment ScotlandHistoric Environment ScotlandSchool of Innovation and Technology, Glasgow School of ArtSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology, University of Edinburgh, Old Medical SchoolAbstract Prehistoric rock carvings are one of Scotland’s most enigmatic and poorly understood monument types. This article discusses the pioneering approach used by Scotland’s Rock Art Project to enhance understanding of the abstract motifs through multiscalar computational analyses of a large dataset co-produced with community teams. The approach can be applied to suitable rock art datasets from other parts of the world and has international relevance for rock art reserach. Our analysis incorporates data from across Scotland in order to investigate inter-regional differences and similarities in the nature and contexts of the carvings. Innovative application of complementary analytical methods identified subtle regional variations in the character of the rock art and motif types. This variability suggest an understanding of the rock art tradition that was widely shared but locally adapted, and reflects connections and knowledge exchange between specific regions.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-024-01183-8Prehistoric rock artMultidisciplinary methodologyGeographical Information Systems (GIS)Computational analysesAgent-Based Modelling (ABM)Multiple Response Permutation Procedure (MRPP) |
| spellingShingle | Tertia Barnett Joana Valdez-Tullett Linda Marie Bjerketvedt Frederick Alexander-Reid Maya Hoole Stuart Jeffrey Guillaume Robin A multiscalar methodology for holistic analysis of prehistoric rock carvings in Scotland Heritage Science Prehistoric rock art Multidisciplinary methodology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Computational analyses Agent-Based Modelling (ABM) Multiple Response Permutation Procedure (MRPP) |
| title | A multiscalar methodology for holistic analysis of prehistoric rock carvings in Scotland |
| title_full | A multiscalar methodology for holistic analysis of prehistoric rock carvings in Scotland |
| title_fullStr | A multiscalar methodology for holistic analysis of prehistoric rock carvings in Scotland |
| title_full_unstemmed | A multiscalar methodology for holistic analysis of prehistoric rock carvings in Scotland |
| title_short | A multiscalar methodology for holistic analysis of prehistoric rock carvings in Scotland |
| title_sort | multiscalar methodology for holistic analysis of prehistoric rock carvings in scotland |
| topic | Prehistoric rock art Multidisciplinary methodology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Computational analyses Agent-Based Modelling (ABM) Multiple Response Permutation Procedure (MRPP) |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-024-01183-8 |
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