Illustrating Stone Projectile Points
Location
CSU
Student's Major
Anthropology
Student's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mentor's Name
Michael Scullin
Mentor's Department
Anthropology
Mentor's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Description
Illustrating archaeological artifacts and stone projectile points requires in-depth study, extreme attention to detail, and competence in the form and function of the subject matter. Through careful analysis, projectile points can provide information about archaeological sites, and can prove valuable for interpreting the pre-historic past. Since stone projectile points are so important, it is crucial that their illustration is done with great care to insure that even the most minor, yet significant details, are observable. My research focuses on a number of Minnesota projectile points from different time periods. For each point, I will describe the differing attributes that are valuable to archaeologists, and most importantly, how I chose to represent each point considering different techniques and shortcomings of illustration. The results of my research will produce an assembly of illustrated projectile points, suitable for use in archaeological publications.
Illustrating Stone Projectile Points
CSU
Illustrating archaeological artifacts and stone projectile points requires in-depth study, extreme attention to detail, and competence in the form and function of the subject matter. Through careful analysis, projectile points can provide information about archaeological sites, and can prove valuable for interpreting the pre-historic past. Since stone projectile points are so important, it is crucial that their illustration is done with great care to insure that even the most minor, yet significant details, are observable. My research focuses on a number of Minnesota projectile points from different time periods. For each point, I will describe the differing attributes that are valuable to archaeologists, and most importantly, how I chose to represent each point considering different techniques and shortcomings of illustration. The results of my research will produce an assembly of illustrated projectile points, suitable for use in archaeological publications.
