X-ray computed tomography investigations of Cucuteni ceramic statuettes

Pavel, C.; Suciu, Cosmin Ioan; Constantin, F.; Bugoi, Roxana

doi:10.4312/dp.40.26

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“…Computational imaging, 3D scanning technologies and non-destructive analytical methods have also been applied to figurine assemblages from different spatial and temporal contexts to create 3D models for research and teaching (Morris et al 2018), examine manufacturing and production processes (Applbaum & Applbaum 2002; Delvaux et al 2017; Farbstein & Davies 2017; Kreiter et al 2014; Pavel et al 2013), explore figurines (and carved stone balls) as artefacts-in-process (Jones & Díaz-Guardamino 2019), analyse their chemical composition (Forouzan et al 2012; Kantarelou et al 2015), as well as experiment with computational algorithms that would enable fragment matching (Kaimaris et al 2011), hypothetical reconstructions (Papantoniou et al 2012) and the identification, extraction and classification of surface characteristics (Counts et al 2016; Vassallo 2016). In most cases, digital research has focused on 3D documentation and technological features of figurine making, with little or no discussion about the potential of the methods to enhance the sensory dimension of the artefacts in comparison to conventional modes of representation.…”

Section: Figurine Studies and Sensorialitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Digital Sensoriality: The Neolithic Figurines from Koutroulou Magoula, Greece

Papadopoulos¹,

Hamilakis²,

Kyparissi‐Apostolika³

et al. 2019

CAJ

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The image-based discourse on clay figurines that treated them as merely artistic representations, the meaning of which needs to be deciphered through various iconological methods, has been severely critiqued and challenged in the past decade. This discourse, however, has largely shaped the way that figurines are depicted in archaeological iterations and publications, and it is this corpus of images that has in turn shaped further thinking and discussion on figurines, especially since very few people are able to handle the original, three-dimensional, physical objects. Building on the changing intellectual climate in figurine studies, we propose here a framework that treats figurines as multi-sensorial, affective and dynamic objects, acting within distinctive, relational fields of sensoriality. Furthermore, we situate a range of digital, computational methods within this framework in an attempt to deprive them of their latent Cartesianism and mentalism, and we demonstrate how we have applied them to the study of Neolithic figurines from the site of Koutroulou Magoula in Greece. We argue that such methodologies, situated within an experiential framework, not only provide new means of understanding, interpretation and dissemination, but, most importantly, enable researchers and the public to explore the sensorial affordances and affective potential of things, in the past as well as in the present.

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confidence: 99%

Digital Sensoriality: The Neolithic Figurines from Koutroulou Magoula, Greece

Papadopoulos¹,

Hamilakis²,

Kyparissi‐Apostolika³

et al. 2019

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“…During the last few decades, imaging methods such as radiography and X-ray CT have been increasingly applied in archaeological research. [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17] These techniques reveal details about the internal structure of the artefacts that cannot be otherwise discovered except through destructive investigations. If the inner structure of an object can be determined, speculations about the way it was manufactured, as well as about the roles it might have played can be put forward.…”

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Identifying the chaîne opératoire of prehistoric clay figurines using experimental archeology and imaging methods

Ignat

Bugoi²,

Constantin³

et al. 2018

Int. J. Mod. Phys. Conf. Ser.

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This paper reports the use of experimental archaeology and imaging methods-X-ray computed tomography (CT) and radiography-that were employed to decipher the manufacturing techniques of Eneolithic clay artefacts. This study was triggered by the archaeological research conducted in some tell settlements in Southeastern Romania that belong to the Kodjadermen-Gumelniţa-Karanovo VI culture (c. 4500-3900 BC). The findings reported here represent the first accounts of a recently started research project, which has as its main goal the re-creation of Eneolithic clay artefacts and the identification of the chaîne opératoire used for manufacturing these objects. In particular, X-ray imaging techniques were used as complementary methods to help understand the structure of intact Eneolithic artefacts. In a subsequent step of this research, these techniques will be employed to check for similarities between the archaeological items and modern pottery replicas created in experimental archaeology workshops.

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“…The power of this approach is noted by a number of authors (12,13,18,19,20,21,22) and has frequently been demonstrated to be an excellent diagnostic tool for imaging fragile, priceless specimens and artefacts.…”

Section: A a Conservational Toolmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Many approaches have been undertaken in this field, including the restoration of stonework (6,7), evaluating the subsurface construction of artwork (8,9) and even in identifying high-profile, elaborate forgeries (10). The major draws of utilizing this technique for inspecting the condition of an object is the ability to retain the integrity of the original specimen through non-invasive imaging while revealing the morphology and construction of the internal structure (11,12,13). As a result, XCT appears to be an extremely promising and well-suited technique for exploring the conservational history of key museum specimens.…”

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confidence: 99%