Signs and symbols
the Pennsylvania State University, WQED Pittsburgh, Cambridge Studios; written and produced by Sheila Bernard
- Resource Type:
- VHS Video
- Publication:
- S. Burlington, VT : Annenberg/CPB Collection, [1993]
- Copyright:
- ©1992
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- Summary:
- Symbolic communication is the most important single element of human culture. Writing is an invaluable aid to archaeologists in reconstructing the past. This program demonstrates how archaeologists detect whatever form of communication remains, then interpret symbolic meanings and reconstruct symbolic behavior. Also noted are how symbolic systems change through time, taking on new functions as social contexts change. Concentrates on carvings found at Maya sites which enabled epigraphists to decipher hieroglyphs and symbols which describe the history and political structure of the Maya.
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- Languages:
- English
- Language Notes:
- Closed-captioned.
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- System Details:
- VHS.
- Production Credits:
- Photographed by Mark Knobil ... [et al.] ; edited by William A. Anderson, Peter Rhodes ; narrated by Stacy Keach ; music by Tom Phillips.
- General Notes:
- Gift: University of North Texas. Department of Anthropology, July 2009.
Gift: University of North Texas. College of Visual Arts and Design, December 2012.
Public performance rights included. - Physical Description:
- 1 videocassette (60 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. + 1 faculty guide (142 pages ; 28 cm).
- Physical Characteristics:
- polyester; 1/2 in.; polychrome
- Audio Characteristics:
- analog; magnetic; mono
- Video Characteristics:
- VHS; NTSC
- Call Numbers:
- MV 10881
- ISBNs:
- 1559467576
9781559467575 - OCLC Numbers:
- 27997359
