Start Date
16 April, 2024
There will be 6 weekly meetings on Tuesday, 11am - 1pm, starting from 16 April
Overview
Unlock the secrets of our ancient past with our captivating short course on prehistoric rock art! Discover a world that stretches back 40,000 years, where creativity flourished and humankind left its earliest artistic footprints. Join us to explore this remarkable art form, which transcends mere imagery and offers a glimpse into the depths of human expression.
Our comprehensive course unveils the diverse array of rock art found across the globe, providing invaluable insights into the techniques archaeologists employ to date these masterpieces. Discover the fascinating factors that influence rock art preservation and gain a profound understanding of how it reflects past human behaviours. You will acquire a solid foundation in rock art vocabulary, technique, and concept. Through thought-provoking discussion and local fieldtrips to the Museum of Liverpool and Calderstones Park, you'll develop interpretations of various rock art forms, unlocking the secrets of ancient civilizations and unravelling the mysteries of their creative motivations. Ideal for individuals passionate about prehistory and archaeology, this course welcomes both newcomers and previous students of our esteemed programme. No prior knowledge is required, so enrol now and journey back through time with us!
1. Defining Rock Art
2. Petroglyphs
3. Museum of Liverpool field trip
4. Pictographs
5. Earth Drawings
6. Field trip to the Calderstones and Robin Hood's Stone
Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm.
Course Lecturer: Jonty Trigg
Jonathan (Jonty) Trigg has published widely on archaeology and history since 2008. He has taught at the Universities of Liverpool and Glasgow, and is the co-editor of the journal Church Monuments. He is currently researching aspects of prehistoric Aberdeenshire, Beaker burials and the history of the study of prehistory.
Courses fees: Full fee £90/Concession £45.
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