Ontologies of Rock Art: Images, Relational Approaches, and Indigenous Knowledges

Ontologies of Rock Art is the first publication to explore a wide range of ontological approaches to rock art interpretation, contributing to the growing body of research on the ontology of images. It focuses on five main topics: ontology as a theoretical framework, the development of new concepts and methods, the examination of relationships between ontology, images, and Indigenous knowledges, the development of relational models, and the impact of ontological approaches on different rock art traditions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 442 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The groundbreaking work "Ontologies of Rock Art" is a pioneering exploration into a diverse array of ontological frameworks for interpreting rock art, laying the foundation for groundbreaking studies on Indigenous knowledge, relational metaphysics, and rock imagery. This comprehensive volume contributes to the expanding field of research on the ontology of images by delving into five central themes: ontology as a theoretical framework, the development of novel concepts and methodologies for an ontological approach to rock art, the exploration of the interconnectedness between ontology, images, and Indigenous knowledges, the establishment of relational models for analyzing rock images, and the profound impact of ontological approaches on diverse rock art traditions worldwide. By opening up fresh avenues of inquiry in ontological theory, political ontology, and rock art research, this collection holds significant relevance for archaeologists, anthropologists, and philosophers. Moreover, in the context of growing interest in Indigenous ontologies, scholars in Indigenous studies will also find this volume of great interest. Chapter 14 of this book is graciously made available as a freely downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license, accessible at https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.4324/9780429321863/ontologies-rock-art-oscar-moro-abad%C3%ADa-martin-porr?context=ubx&refId=3766b051-4754-4339-925c-2a262a505074.

Weight: 792g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367701093