Exploring the Significance and Interpretation of Animal Motifs in Rock Art: A Systematic Review

• 영문명: Exploring the Significance and Interpretation of Animal Motifs in Rock Art: A Systematic Review
• 발행기관: 아시아사회과학학회
• 저자명: Zhao Tie Daorina Chen Guofeng M. Omer
• 간행물 정보: 『Journal of Asia Social Science』Vol.10 No.1, 21~34쪽, 전체 14쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 사회과학일반
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2023.02.28

영문 초록

Rock art has been a subject of fascination for scholars, archaeologists, and enthusiasts for centuries due to its unique aesthetic qualities and cultural significance. This systematic review paper provides an overview of the significance of rock art motifs and their interpretations. Through a comprehensive analysis of the literature, we identified common rock art motifs and themes, as well as various interpretative approaches and theoretical frameworks used to understand the meanings and contexts of these motifs. The review also explores variations in interpretations across time and space and discusses the implications of these findings for rock art studies. The results reveal that rock art motifs and their interpretations are shaped by diverse cultural, social, and historical contexts, and that interdisciplinary and community-engaged research is needed to better understand, preserve, and appreciate this unique cultural heritage. The limitations and recommendations for future research are also discussed. This review contributes to our understanding of the cultural, symbolic, and aesthetic significance of rock art and highlights the importance of interdisciplinary perspectives and engagement with local communities in the study and conservation of rock art sites and cultural heritage.

목차

1. Introduction

2. Literature Review

3. Methodology

4. Results

5. Discussion

6. Conclusion

References

키워드

Rock art motifs interpretations cultural heritage symbolism interdisciplinary research community engagement conservation.