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| Typology of Non-Figurative Signs (after Genevieve von Petzinger) [Source] |
According to the article:
"Building on previous work by other scholars who tended to focus on the local or regional level, von Petzinger and Nowell were surprised by the clear patterning of the symbols across space and time—some of which remained continually in use for over a period of 20,000 years. The 26 specific signs may provide the first glimmers of proof that a graphic code was being used by these ancient humans shortly after their arrival in Europe, or they may have even brought this practice with them. If correct, these findings will contribute to the growing body of evidence that the creative explosion occurred tens of thousands of years earlier than scholars once thought. Von Petzinger and Nowell’s findings have been reported in the New Scientist journal and their research continues to explore the meaning of the symbols." [Source]So that's really exciting research! Maybe it's evidence of a rudimentary paleolithic alphabet? It's intriguing that the same non-figurative symbols have been used in so many places over such a long period of time. I can't wait to hear more about it as this research continues.
It's always jarring to see names of people you've met in the news, but logically, I know that as I continue on in Anthropology, I'll only come across more and more names that I recognize... professors who've taught me, authors of articles and textbooks that I've read, and later on, former classmates and other colleagues. Maybe my name will be on an article one day, and one of my former professors or classmates will get that shock of recognition and say, "Hey! I know her!"
Just make sure to reference me properly in your bibliography.
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