Legacy of the Ancestors: Revitalization of the ‘Scythian Animal Style’ in Altaian Arts and Crafts
Legacy of the Ancestors: Revitalization of the ‘Scythian Animal Style’ in Altaian Arts and Crafts
Author(s): Tereza Hejzlarová, Martin Rychlík, Martin SoukupSubject(s): Archaeology, Cultural history, Ethnohistory, Social history, Sociology of Art
Published by: Kulturní studia
Keywords: Scythian animal style; Pazyryk; Altaians; ethnic identity; arts and crafts; revitalization;
Summary/Abstract: This study examines the revival of the ‘Scythian animal style’ in contemporary Altaian arts and crafts, focusing on its role as a symbolic expression of ethnic identity and connection to the ancient Pazyryk culture. The study analyzes the use of animal motifs from the Pazyryk culture by Altaian artisans, exploring their interpretations and reasons for employing this style. Data from field research conducted in 2018 and 2019 in the Altai Republic, alongside existing literature, inform the analysis, which is grounded in the theoretical framework of ethnosymbolism.
Journal: Kulturní studia
- Issue Year: 23/2024
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 3-22
- Page Count: 20
- Language: English
