Death Management and Virtual Pursuits: A Virtual Reconstruction of the Minoan Cemetery at Phourni, Archanes

by Constantinos Papadopoulos

Overview

Examining the use of Tholos Tomb C and Burial Building 19 and the role of illumination in relation to mortuary practices and the perception of life and death by the living

A virtual reconstruction of the Minoan Cemetery at Phourni, Archanes (Crete), examining the use of Tholos Tomb C and Burial Building 19 and the role of illumination, in relation to mortuary practices and the perception of life and death by the living. This computer-based research provides scientists with an alternative reading of the dataset from the Minoan cemetery at Phourni, Archanes; the analysis attempts to evaluate the tomb architecture, use, visual impact, and capacity over different time periods,as well as the contribution of light to determine not only practical purposes, but also philosophical and religious beliefs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781407305585
Publisher:	British Archaeological Reports
Publication date:	12/31/2010
Series:	bar s Series , #2082
Pages:	156
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 11.69(h) x 0.49(d)

About the Author

Constantinos Papadopoulos