Is it possible to determine low-temperature cooking in archaeological bones? The indirect exposure of bones to fire at low temperature (≤ 100 C), linked to cooking, produces macroscopic modifications on these bones. These modifications have not been clearly or systematically described previously. Instead, physicochemical changes at nanometric level are only now beginning to be understood. In this paper, our principle aim is to explore new methods and techniques that correlate macroscopic features such as smoothness or light transparency with physicochemical characterization results that could aid towards detecting cooked bones in the archaeological record.This study then selected 11 archaeological samples, both human and non-human. Bones were considered to be thermally treated or not, on the basis of macroscopic criteria. Complementary characterization techniques were used to study morphology (scanning electron microscopy and small angle X-ray scattering), structure (X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy), local composition (energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy) and texture (gas adsorption). Indeed, fractal dimension, particle size, crystalline percentage or specific surface area may well explain some of the macroscopically observed modifications on these samples. The possibility that such apparent modifications may also be due to diagenesis is also considered.From an archaeological point of view, the results are promising. Our characterization of human and non-human bones demonstrates that physicochemical techniques are complementary and provide good criteria against which to distinguish boiled from un-boiled archaeological samples.

Palabras claves: iconografía Aguada -estilos cerámicos -análisis de representaciones -motivos figurativosarte religioso -espacio doméstico. Abstract This paper confronts the iconography of La Rinconada ceramics (Ambato, Catamarca) with other relevant regional information, to propose a general stylistic review where figurative representations are examined in the light of the different ways to, both, approach the subject, and its analytic categories, allowing thus to read across different dimensions of image production and use. We approach the different modes of representation and interpretation afforded by the motifs or represented models in the context of their discovery and within their particular architectural space. Finally, we discuss the reach of our results and outline the images'main themes and central topics.

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RESUMENEste trabajo propone abordar la problemática del paisaje dentro del campo de la Arqueología, considerando las recientes perspectivas teórico-metodológicas y los aportes de otras disciplinas, así como el impacto recíproco entre estos avances y la gestión patrimonial. Para ello, es preciso transitar por la denominada Arqueología del Paisaje, en referencia al conjunto heterogéneo de estudios sobre la dimensión espacial caracterizados por una profunda reflexión crítica sobre el tema, junto con nuevas conceptualizaciones y vías de análisis del paisaje, centradas en la práctica social, percepción, la experiencia, el movimiento y la temporalidad. En este marco, son contemplados también algunos de los aportes decisivos de otras disciplinas, como la geografía humanista, la teoría de la estructuración social, la semiótica, la proxémica, la sintaxis espacial, etc. Para comprender más cabalmente la aplicación de los nuevos enfoques y métodos, son importantes en este trabajo los ejemplos y estudios de casos que muestran la manera de abordar integralmente aspectos centrales de la espacialidad, como la visibilidad, la circulación o la formación de paisajes culturales. Finalmente, se considera la influencia que estos enfoques han ejercido en el ámbito de la gestión patrimonial, así como el claro impacto de esta sobre el rol y las metas de la práctica arqueológica.Palabras clave: Conceptos de Paisaje; Arqueología del Paisaje; Práctica social; Experiencia; Percepción; Análisis de visibilidad; Paisajes culturales; Gestión del patrimonio ABSTRACTThe purpose of this paper is to approach the question of landscape within the field of archaeology taking into account recent theorical-methodological perspectives and the contributions of other disciplines, as well as the mutual impact between these advances and heritage management. In order to achieve this, we have to go through what is known as Landscape Archaeology, that is, the heterogeneous set of studies on spatial dimension defined by a deep critical reflection of the subject, together with new concepts and analysis paths to address landscape, focusing on social practice, perception, experience, movement and temporality. Within this context, other vital contributions of different disciplines, such as humanistic geography, social structuring theory, semiology, proxemics, spatial sintaxis, etc. are also LA NOCIÓN DE PAISAJE EN ARQUEOLOGÍA. FORMAS DE ESTUDIO Y APORTES AL PATRIMONIOVol. 13 / Enero -Diciembre 2014 ABSTRACT included in the analysis. The examples and case studies in this paper are important to fully understand the use of these new approaches and methods, since they show the way in which central aspects of spaciality, such as visibility, circulation or cultural landscapes formation, must be comprehensively addressed. Finally, this work identifies the influence of these approaches in heritage management as well as its clear impact over the rol and goals of archaeological practice.

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