Dictionary of Artifacts

Dictionary of Artifacts PDF Author: Barbara Ann Kipfer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470766190
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 363

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Book Description
Containing close to 3,000 words and definitions, Dictionary ofArtifacts is an indispensable reference for anyone workingwithin the field of archaeology. Entries detail artifact’s classification and typology;raw materials; methods and techniques of creation; principles andtechniques of examination and identification; and instructions forthe care and preservation of specimens. Along with a headword and definition, pronunciations, synonyms,cross-references, and the category/categories also accompany eachentry Drawings, photographs, and extensive annnotated bibliographyare included for more complete comprehension