What does rock art say about gender and how can our understanding of gender shape the way that we view rock art? A significant contribution to the relatively unexplored field of gender in rock art; this volume contains a wealth of information for archaeologists; anthropologists; and art historians interested in past gender systems. Hays-Gilpin argues that art is at once a product of its physical and social environment and at the same time a tool of influence in shaping behavior and ideas within a society. Taking this stance; rock art is shown to be very often one of the strongest lines of evidence avaliable to scholars in understanding ritual practices; gender roles; and ideologicial constructs of prehistoric peoples. Subsequently issues of representation and the people who made these forms of art are also discussed.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Worthwile BookBy Philip DevlinGood but left some significant locals out.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. In this book; Robert Hubbard company have put ...By Gerard BiancoIn this book; Robert Hubbard company have put together the family tree of Middletown; Ct. I say family; even though most of the people are not blood relatives; because itrsquo;s the history of all the folks of Middletown; acting together; that creates the embracing story woven by the authors. It is this history that informs the town today and sets the foundation for its citizens for many years to come.Chapter 1 talks about the business people of Middletown who had a hand in creating the commercial aspects of the town.Chapter 2 delves into the exciting life of the athletes of the town; while Chapter 3 focuses on the arts - the writers; musicians; artists; and actors who have lived in this ldquo;town on the riverrsquo;s bend.rdquo;There are also chapters on the political leaders; the Middletown Men in the Military; the early settlers; health-care providers; and the Native Americans who first lived on the land.This book puts order to the chaotic essence of every-day life; which makes it a highly pleasurable read whether yoursquo;re from Middletown or from somewhere far away.