Rock Art of Zapatera Island: Archaeological Developments and Implications in Nicaragua and Beyond

The transcendent capacity of petroglyphs and rock art for communication creates possibilities for new meanings and historical perspectives, despite presenting unique research challenges. In this talk, David Rezapour will provide an overview of several charcoal renderings of petroglyphs recorded in western Nicaragua in recent years to shine some light on the context and creation of the vast quantities of related petroglyphs within western Nicaragua and surrounding regions. This exhibit explores shifts in anthropological thought regarding the indigenous history of Central America, as well as the specific contributions of past and current rock art research to this body of knowledge.
CLAS will host an exhibition of charcoal renderings of petroglyphs from Thursday, May 5th to Thursday, May 12th.
Speaker
David Rezapour is a fourth year student majoring in anthropology. For over a year, he has been working as a research apprentice under the supervision of Rosemary Joyce and Lucy Gill. His interests in anthropology range from medical anthropology to archaeology and material culture.