Knowledge production through the process of digital reconstruction : simulation of Greek neolithic space
Archaeological research and practice is based on a paradox; the excavated three-dimensional data are transformed into two-dimensional representations in an attempt to create a sustainable record, which will act as a reference back to the process of excavation. These two-dimensional products, which carry interpretations, ambiguities and contradictions are restored to three-dimensional information, and are utilised in computer graphic simulations in an attempt to visualise, research and understand past experiences, attitudes and structures. This thesis examines the variable and dialectic processes among excavation, recording, perception, interpretation and simulation in order to understand how knowledge is produced in any project that aims to model three-dimensional aspects of the past. Koutroulou Magoula, a distinctive Middle Neolithic tell site in Phthiotida, Greece, provides a case study to problematise the process of reconstruction and contributes a novel three-dimensional approach to the study of Greek Neolithic space.
Papadopoulos, Konstantinos
CC Archaeology
Knowledge production through the process of digital reconstruction : simulation of Greek neolithic space. Archaeological research and practice is based on a paradox; the excavated three-dimensional data are transformed into two-dimensional representations in an attempt to create a sustainable record, which will act as a reference back to the process of excavation. These two-dimensional products, which carry interpretations, ambiguities and contradictions are restored to three-dimensional information, and are utilised in computer graphic simulations in an attempt to visualise, research and understand past experiences, attitudes and structures. This thesis examines the variable and dialectic processes among excavation, recording, perception, interpretation and simulation in order to understand how knowledge is produced in any project that aims to model three-dimensional aspects of the past. Koutroulou Magoula, a distinctive Middle Neolithic tell site in Phthiotida, Greece, provides a case study to problematise the process of reconstruction and contributes a novel three-dimensional approach to the study of Greek Neolithic space.
knowledge production_process digital reconstruction simulation greek neolithic space archaeological_practice base paradox excavate three_dimensional data transform two_dimensional representation attempt_create sustainable record act reference back process excavation two_dimensional product carry interpretation ambiguity contradiction restore three_dimensional information utilised computer graphic simulation attempt visualise past experience attitude structure examines variable dialectic process among excavation_record perception interpretation simulation order knowledge produce project_aim model three_dimensional aspect past distinctive middle_neolithic tell site greece provide case_study problematise process reconstruction contribute novel three_dimensional study greek neolithic space