This lunchtime talk with w Dr Rebecca Aroon Enlander will give an overview of the prehistoric rock art tradition in Ireland, including the differences between passage grave art (or megalithic art), cup-and-ring rock art, regional trends, and the chronology of the tradition.
The results of a number of archaeological excavations at rock art sites in Ireland will be used to explore the context of these sites, and how communities may have interacted with rock art in prehistory. Case studies will also be looked at to highlight examples of deliberate acts of concealment, display and deposition of rock art in Ireland through time. This includes the display and deposition of rock art in prehistoric and early medieval contexts, such as cist burials and souterrains, and the re-engagement with some rock art landscapes as recently as the early modern era, when some rock art sites were used during the 17th century Irish Penal era.
Useful tips and resources for visiting and recording rock art in your local area will also be discussed.
Location
Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5AB, United Kingdom