ANTA01H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Neolithic
Document Summary
This branch of knowledge attempts to trace the origin, growth and development of culture in the past. By past we meant the period before history when man had not acquired the capabilities of language, not merely to speak but also to write in order to record the story of his life. The archaeological anthropologist differs from the socio cultural. Anthropologist in two important aspects : the former studies past cultures while the latter studies present, the former lacks the advantage of personal contact and interaction with the people he is studying which the former enjoys. Archaeology can tell us about the technology of peoples by analyzing the tools they have left behind. Based on this, it can shed light on the economic activities of the people who utilized that technology. The artistic capabilities of people become apparent through the remains of fine engravings on pottery, intricate designs on jewellery , etc.
