ANP 203 Lecture 18: Introduction to Archaeology Lecture #18 Notes
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Defining spatial and temporal patterns in artifacts and feature, defining periods and defining cltr areas is a means to an end, a step in the way to the ultimate goals of arch understanding past societies. All about defining patterns in artifacts and features in time and space. Was/is the focus of the cltr history theoretical paradigm. Taxonomy - any ordered classification system archists" classification system = typology - systematic classification of material cltr based on types. Morphological/descriptive - based on overall form of artifact(ex. Temporal - has chronological meaning(ex neolithic longhouse) Can be used as time markers , arch version of index fossils. Functional - based on the use of artifact(ex flint dagger ) Stylistic - based on decoration or motif(ex chavin jaguar sculpture) Good typology clearly, explained and can be modified/improved. Types basis of attributes, raw materials, size, surface texture, morphology, method of manufacture, design patterns.
