Exporations of Variability in Australian Prehistoric Rock Engravings

Acknowledging problems inherent in dating Australian rock art, Natalie Franklin approaches a group of engravings known as the 'Panaramitee style' in terms of its spatial variation. By assessing the diversity and distribution of this style both regionally and on an Australian-wide scale, and by setting up a typology of these non-figurative motifs, she reveals that different motifs are emphasised in certain regions. This pattern of variability between and within regions is argued to be due to...