This paper offers a broad and critical overview of current discussions on the potential uses
and the characterization of pigments in prehistory, with a special focus on prehistoric rock …

Abstract The Magdalenian (∼ 23.5–∼ 13.5 kBP) is one of the two major technocomplexes
identified in Europe during the late Upper Palaeolithic and is notable for its complex worked …

Do we need an archaeology of mothering? For prehistoric periods, I would argue, we need
to challenge notions of parenting and child care that may subconsciously shape …

The production of abstract engravings is considered an indicator of modern human cognition
and a means for the long-term recording and transmission of information. This article reports …

Abstract The CIELAB (International Commission on Illumination L* a* b*) tristimulous color
space offers archaeologists an alternative to the Munsell system for analysis of the color of …

The materials used to make rock art contain important evidence about the cultural practices
of the people who created it: their technologies, movements, and social interactions. The …

This paper offers an updated review of the variety of physicochemical analysis applied so far
to Levantine rock art (Spain) to characterize the composition of the pigments, as well as the …

Paint technology, namely paint preparation and application procedures, is an important
aspect of painting traditions. With the expansion of archaeometric studies and in situ non …

This article discusses the basic principles, methodological features, instrumental
characteristics, and practical applications of X‐ray techniques in cultural heritage. X‐ray …

The origin of iron‐oxide materials found at Paleolithic and Neolithic sites in the Spanish
Mediterranean region is a pivotal issue that has not yet been explored. The aim of this study …