Rock Art Studies: News of the World VI

Like previous series entries, this volume covers rock art research and management all over the world over a 5-year period, in this case 2015-19. Contributions once again show the wide variety of approaches that have been taken in different parts of the world and reflect the expansion and diversification of perspectives and research q

Rock Art Studies: News of the World VI, like the previous editions in the series, covers rock art research and management all over the world over a fi ve-year period, in this case, the years 2015 to 2019 inclusive. The current volume once again shows the wide variety of approaches that have been taken in diff erent parts of the world and refl ects the expansion and diversifi cation of perspectives and research questions. One constant has been the impact of new techniques of recording rock art. This is especially evident in the realm of computer enhancement of the frequently faded and weathered rock imagery. As has been the case in past volumes, this collection of papers includes all of the latest discoveries, including in areas hitherto not known to contain rock art. While relatively little has happened in some areas, a great deal has occurred in others. Rock art studies continue to go through a period of intense scientifi c and technological development, but at the same time – due to the problems of preservation and vandalism – it is crucial to educate local people and the young about the importance of this fragile heritage.

Preface - Paul Bahn, Natalie Franklin and Matthias Strecker New Developments in Pleistocene Art (2015-2019) - Paul G. Bahn Scandinavia and Northern Europe (2015-2019) - Ulf Bertilsson, Christian Horn and Johan Ling Archaeology of Late Prehistoric Images in Southern Europe: Research Agenda (2015-2019) - Primitiva Bueno Ramirez and Rodrigo de Balbin Behrmann Rock Art Studies in the Alps (2015-2019) - Claudia Defrasne What's New in the Sahara? (2015-2019) - Jean-Loic Le Quellec Rock Art Research in Southern Africa (2015-2019) - Romain Lahaye Rock Art Research in Arabia (2015-2019) - Charly Poliakoff The North-West, the Urals and the Far East of Russia - Elena Levanova, Alexander Pakhunov, Nadezhda Lobanova and Yuri Svoisky Rock Art in Western Central Asia (2015-2019) - A. E. Rogozhinskiy Rock Art Studies in Mongolia (2015-2019) - Jamiyan-Ombo Gantulga and Tsagaan Turbat Rock Art Research in India (2015-2019) - James Blinkhorn Recent Developments in Rock Art Research in Southeast Asia (2015-2019) - Noel Hidalgo Tan and Victoria N. Scott Recent Advances in China's Rock Art Research - Ge Chao and Anni Jin The Discovery of New Rock Art in Korea and its Characteristics (2015-2019) - Seog Ho Jang What's New in Research, Management and Conservation of Rock Art in Australia (2015-2019) - Natalie Franklin Pacific Rock Art from 2015-2019: Local Research Trajectories and Synergistic Regional Themes and Trends - Rachel Hoerman Recent Rock Art Studies in Canada - Dagmara Zawadzka Rock Art Research in North America (2015-2019) - Angus R. Quinlan Rock Art Research in Mexico (2015-2019) - Alma Vega, Carlos Viramontes, Maria de la Luz Gutierrez, Francisco Mendiola, Sandra Cruz and Francisco Rodriguez New Rock Art Research in Central America and Maya Mexico (2015-2019) - Martin Kunne, Philippe Costa, Priscilla Molina Munoz and Eric Gelliot Caribbean Rock Art Research (2015-2019) - Michele H. Hayward and Michael A. Cinquino Advances In The Study Of Rock Art In Venezuela - Pedro Rivas Rock Art Studies in Brazil (2015-2019) - Andrei Isnardis and Andre Prous Rock Art Research in Peru (2015-2019) - Rainer Hostnig and Liz Gonzales Ruiz Rock Art Studies in Bolivia (2015-2019) - Matthias Strecker and Freddy Taboada New Rock Art Territories in Northern Uruguay (2015-2019) - Leonel Cabrera Perez Looking Back to Move Forward: Rock Art Research in Argentina (2015-2019) - Danae Fiore and Mara Basile Rock Art in Chile (2015-2019) - Gloria Cabello, Daniela Valenzuela and Francisca Moya, Preface – Paul Bahn, Natalie Franklin and Matthias StreckerPaul G. BahnUlf Bertilsson, Christian Horn and Johan LingPrimitiva Bueno Ramírez and Rodrigo de Balbín BehrmannClaudia DefrasneJean-Loïc Le QuellecRomain LahayeCharly PoliakoffElena Levanova, Alexander Pakhunov, Nadezhda Lobanova and Yuri SvoiskyA. E. RogozhinskiyJamiyan-Ombo Gantulga and Tsagaan TurbatJames BlinkhornNoel Hidalgo Tan and Victoria N. ScottGe Chao and Anni JinSeog Ho JangNatalie FranklinRachel HoermanDagmara ZawadzkaAngus R. QuinlanAlma Vega, Carlos Viramontes, María de la Luz Gutiérrez, Francisco Mendiola, Sandra Cruz and Francisco Rodríguez (†)Martin Künne, Philippe Costa, Priscilla Molina Muñoz and Eric GelliotMichele H. Hayward and Michael A. CinquinoPedro RivasAndrei Isnardis and André ProusRainer Hostnig and Liz Gonzales RuizMatthias Strecker and Freddy TaboadaLeonel Cabrera PérezDánae Fiore and Mara BasileGloria Cabello, Daniela Valenzuela and Francisca Moya

Paul Bahn studied archaeology at Cambridge and wrote his doctoral thesis on the prehistory of the French Pyrenees. He then held postdoctoral fellowships at Liverpool and London, plus a Getty postdoctoral fellowship in the History of Art and the Humanities. Since the mid-80s, he has devoted himself to writing and editing books on archaeology and lecturing on numerous archaeological tours. His main speciality is prehistoric art, especially rock art of the world, most notably Palaeolithic art, as well as Easter Island. ;
Natalie Franklin is an internationally renowned rock art specialist. She has published widely in academic journals, co-edited the previous three volumes of Rock Art News of the World and contributed chapters to the entire series. She has extensive experience in recording rock art and developing management plans for rock art sites. Natalie currently works as a cultural heritage consultant in Brisbane, Australia. ;
Matthias Strecker is an educator and rock art expert. Both in Bolivia and internationally, Strecker has contributed signifi cantly to the knowledge, appreciation and conservation of rock art. He has carried out fieldwork in Mexico, Bolivia and Peru and has published numerous studies of rock art in Latin America. Since 1987 he has been Secretary of the Sociedad de Investigación del Arte Rupestre de Bolivia (SIARB) and editor of its publications.

• Edited by Paul Bahn
• Edited by Natalie Franklin
• Edited by Matthias Strecker

'This publication will be an important reference point for anyone interested in world rock-art – in particular, students and researchers who may be embarking on or ensconced in a post-graduate career. The publishers, Archaeopress, should also be congratulated on the high-quality reproduction of the images in this book.' – George Nash (2023): Current World Archaeology 112

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