3D Reconstructions

3D reconstruction is in part, a progression from archaeological map making as it relies on several of the same principles and media, as we will see below, but is in many ways a superior tool due to the large volume of data it can convey compared to conventional maps (Vaughan 2014). For example, photorealistic 3D models can nowadays be produced of a range of subjects, from single objects to complete buildings and even whole cities (Bruno et al. 2010).

Archaeological Mapping

Mapping is fundamental to archaeology, from making maps of surveys and excavation sites which link archaeological evidence to the wider landscape, to using historic maps to identify past features through map regression (Keys 2012). As with my previous posts, I got to try out this skill at university using Digimap to explore archaeological map making. …

What makes a photograph archaeological?

Archaeological photography varies depending on a range of factors, including the subject, the photographer's goals, and type of publication for which it is intended (Carter 2015). Therefore it is very difficult to create an all-encompassing definition, without extensive generalisation, which ultimately removes the archaeological element. Once again, I was given some tasks in my university …

Archaeological Illustration: Uses and Audience

As I have already discussed in A Dying Art...?, archaeology is a highly visually dependent discipline, so it follows that illustration is an essential element in archaeological communication (James 2015, 1189). Unfortunately, many institutions neglect to train their students in this skill, so that archaeologists are often forced to learn independently. This is a shame, …