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Symbolic communication systems: symbols on anthropomorphic figurines of the Neolithic and Chalcolithic from south-eastern Europe

Journal of European archaeology : journal of the European Association of Archaeologists • 4 • Published In 1996 • Pages: 153-176

By: Biehl, Peter F..

Abstract
Biehl analyzes figurines from the Neolithic and Chalcolithic Periods by examining their design motifs, where the designs are found on the figurines, the figurines gender, stance or gestures, masks on the figurines, and the breadage patterns of the figurines. This analysis indicates there were known rules in creating and using these figurines which can shed light on the peoples belief and communication systems.
Subjects
Gestures and signs
Visual arts
General character of religion
Sexuality
tradition
Southeastern Europe Late Chalcolithic
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
Europe
Sub Region
Southeastern Europe
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2001
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
5500 BP-5000 BP (3500 B.C.-3000 B.C.)
Coverage Place
Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia and Montenegro
Notes
Peter F. Biehl
Abstracts in English, German and French (p. 175-176)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-175)
LCCN
95658016
LCSH
Copper Age--Europe, eastern