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Functions, uses and representations of space in the monumental graves of Neolithic Europe
Social Science->Archaeology
June 8, 2011 - June 10, 2011
funerary constructions of Neolithic Europe are characterised by their monumentality, their architectural complexity, the diversity of their funerary deposits and by occasional presence of parietal art. They are genuine ‘architectures’ in the sense that the combination of these various components forms a thought-out and built three-dimensional space, itself superimposed on a natural space. The construction and use of these monuments involve a large number of choices on different scales of space: where built the monument in the landscape? How design its external shape? How organize its various internal structures? What location for the mortuary remains and funerary objects? What read more...
Functions, uses and representations of space in the monumental graves of Neolithic Europe
Social Science->Archaeology
June 8, 2011 - June 10, 2011
funerary constructions of Neolithic Europe are characterised by their
monumentality, their architectural complexity, the diversity of their funerary deposits and by
occasional presence of parietal art. They are genuine ‘architectures’ in the sense that the
combination of these various components forms a thought-out and built three-dimensional
space, itself superimposed on a natural space. The construction and use of these monuments
involve a large number of choices on different scales of space: where built the monument in the
landscape? How design its external shape? How organize its various internal structures? What
location for the mortuary remains and funerary objects? What location for the carved or painted
symbols? Space read more...
Materiality, Memory and Cultural Heritage
Social Science->Archaeology
May 25, 2011 - May 29, 2011
Conference on
MATERIALITY, MEMORY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE
(Please visit http://www.materialitymemoryculturalheritage.com)
A conference organized by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Istanbul Technical University and the Department of Anthropology, Yeditepe University in Istanbul, Turkey on May 25-29, 2011.
Keynote Speakers:
Ian Hodder (Stanford University)
Richard Handler (University of Virginia)
Ayfer Bartu Candan (Boğaziçi University)
Charles Stewart (University College London)
We are organizing a conference on the interrelated themes of memory, materiality and cultural heritage that will appeal to scholars from the fields of archaeology, anthropology and history. We invite papers that particularly address the uses and management of ancient sites, monuments and objects at the local read more...
Canadian Archaeological Association Annual Conference
Social Science->Archaeology
May 18, 2011 - May 22, 2011
Radiocarbon and Archaeology 6th International Symposium
Social Science->Archaeology
April 10, 2011 - April 15, 2015
aim of the Symposium is to provide a forum to promote the exchange of new ideas and challenges on the merging research fields of Radiocarbon and Archaeology. The conference is addressed to the international scientific community of Radiocarbon, Archaeology, Archaeological Sciences and related fields. read more...
Inno Luxury Summit 2010
Social Science->Archaeology
November 16, 2010 - November 18, 2010
Luxury Summit 2010. As an ideal brand extension of China's most significant and compelling luxury event that totally gathered over 2000 senior luxury personnel, celebrity and industry elites from world top luxury brands, retailers, property developers, law firms and so on from 2005 to 2010, China Luxury Summit will start a brand new journey in Shanghai in November, 2010.
2010 Inno-luxury Summit will open a new luxury chapter by means of highlighting a series of brainstorming luxury innovation in luxury market. In the wake of ten-year rapid and mature development, luxury giants have transformed from land-rush era to ROI focus. read more...
International Seminar On Bornean Archaeology: The Past, Present & Future Prospects
Social Science->Archaeology
October 28, 2010 - October 30, 2010
Borneo Island contributes much and crucial archaeological heritage to South East Asia region. Its Location in Sunda proves that human existed in this region thousands of years ago. In fact, we should see the connections between Borneo and other islands in South East Asia. Therefore, this eminar is the platform to exchange information, idea and data among archaeologist working in the region. read more...
Theoretical Archaeology Group (TAG-US) 2010
Social Science->Archaeology
April 30, 2010 - May 2, 2010
conference, the third TAG meeting to be held in North America, is intended to bring together a diverse range of scholars and scholarly perspectives and to engender both friendly conversation and vigorous debate. In this, it stands in the long tradition of the TAG enterprise, founded in Great Britain in 1979 to encourage the exploration of inter-disciplinary theoretical issues and their application and use in archaeological interpretation.
The 2010 TAG will operate around the general theme of ‘The Location of Theory’ — an intentionally open ended rubric that could be developed along many different lines. A few examples include: read more...
Making Senses of the Past: Toward a Sensory Archaeology
Social Science->Archaeology
March 26, 2010 - March 27, 2010
conference will bring together researchers who share an interest in sensory modes of approaching the past and will cross boundaries between chronological periods, geographical regions, and material specializations. Potential themes to be covered at the conference include the presentation of new results of sensory archaeological projects; multisensory and synesthetic aspects of the production and consumption of material culture; the recognition of sensory hierarchies in past societies; embodied practices, including memory; and the dissemination of sensuous pasts in the present. Call for papers now open. read more...
PACIFIC ISLAND ARCHAEOLOGY IN THE 21ST CENTURY: RELEVANCE AND ENGAGEMENT
Social Science->Archaeology
July 1, 2009 - July 3, 2009
conference aims to examine how natural and cultural heritage studies are relevant to the sociopolitical, economic, and environmental challenges facing contemporary and future Pacific island societies and to propose practical methods for encouraging and developing opportunities for community-based heritage preservation and management. read more...
