Arts and Crafts in Iron Age East Yorkshire - A holistic approach to pattern and purpose, c. 400BC-AD100

This volume presents a new approach to decorative practices in Iron Age Britain and beyond. It aims to collapse the historic distinction between art and craft during the period 400BC-AD100 by examining the purposeful nature of decoration on varied Iron Age objects, not just those traditionally considered art. A case study from East Yorkshire (UK), a region well known for its elaborate Iron Age metalwork, is presented. This study takes a holistic approach to the finds from a sample of 30 sites, comparing pattern and plainness on objects of a wide range of materials. The analysis focuses on the factors that led makers to decorate certain objects in certain ways and the uses of different patterns in different social contexts. A concentrated study on evidence for use-wear, damage, repair and modification then draws on primary research and uses assemblage theory to better understand the uses and functions of decorated objects and the ways these developed over time.

Product details

• Authors: Helen Chittock
• Publisher: British Archaeological Reports Oxford Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.02.2021
• EAN: 9781407356976
• ISBN: 978-1-4073-5697-6
• No. of pages: 150
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 297 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 596 g
• Series: British; British Archaeological Reports British Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Pre and early history; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)