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The Social Lives of Figurines: Recontextualizing the ThirdMillenniumBC Terracotta Figurines from Harappa (Papers of the Peabod,Used
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After more than eighty years of international research on the Indus Civilization, this geographically extensive ancient society remains deeply enigmatic. With no known monumental art or deciphered texts, the largest category of representational art recovered from many Indus sites is terracotta figurines. In this detailed research report, archaeologist Sharri R. Clark examines and recontextualizes a rich and diverse corpus of hundreds of figurines from the urban site of Harappa (ca. 33001700 BC) to reveal new information about Indus ideology and society. The handmodeled figurinesincluding anthropomorphic and zoomorphic figures, fantastic creatures such as unicorns, and special forms with wheels or movable partsserved as a medium of communication and exchange that reflects underlying structures of Indus society and cultural change. The author focuses on the figurines as artifacts whose social lives can be at least partially reconstructed through systematic analysis of stylistic and technological attributes and spatial and temporal contexts. Comparisons with ethnographic data, historic texts, and contemporaneous ancient societies enrich and inform the groundbreaking interpretations. Lavishly illustrated, the volume includes an extensive database on disk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Social Lives of Figurines'? A: The book examines and recontextualizes terracotta figurines from Harappa, revealing insights into the ideology and society of the Indus Civilization.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Sharri R. Clark, an archaeologist specializing in the Indus Civilization.
- Q: What type of figurines does the book discuss? A: The book discusses a variety of terracotta figurines, including anthropomorphic and zoomorphic figures, as well as fantastic creatures like unicorns.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 362 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of the subject.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Social Lives of Figurines'? A: The book was published on February 20, 2017.
- Q: Is this book illustrated? A: Yes, it is an illustrated edition, featuring lavish illustrations that complement the text.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain new insights into Indus society through systematic analysis of figurines and their cultural contexts.
- Q: Does the book include any supplementary materials? A: Yes, it includes an extensive database on disk that provides additional data related to the figurines discussed.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it is a detailed research report that is suitable for both academic study and general interest in ancient civilizations.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a quality presentation.