An Archaeology of Skill by Maikel Kuijpers
An Archaeology of Skill identifies skill as the linchpin of - and missing link between - studies on craft, creativity, innovation, and material culture. Through a detailed study of early bronze age axes the book explores what it involves to be skilled, providing an evidence based argument about levels of skill."An archaeology of skill will foster a new consideration of archaeological objects from the perspective of the objects’ making and provide new insights into objects beyond usual data points of metal content and find context, which reflect only one moment in an object’s lifeA focus on skill also allows new conclusions about makers’ intentions, object purpose and use, change over time, and may provide insight into technological innovation. Scholars from many disciplines, including the history of craft, anthropology, and material culture, will appreciate this book because it enables the assessment and discussion of skill in an empirical manner." - Pamela H. Smith, Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute
Maikel Kuijpers holds a PhD from Cambridge university and is currently a lecturer in European Prehistory at the Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University. His main research topics are technology, craftsmanship, and skill which he explores both in archaeology as well as contemporary society.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780367271008 |
| ISBN 10 | 0367271001 |
| Title | An Archaeology of Skill |
| Author | Maikel Kuijpers |
| Series | Routledge Studies In Archaeology |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Year published | 2019-03-28 |
| Number of pages | 318 |
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