What procedures are used to record rock art?

The process of recording rock art is a systematic identification and inventory of figures and symbols placed on rock by individuals in the past. These drawings can be historic or prehistoric, isolated figures or groups of figures called panels. The systematic method records details of the artwork on standardized forms, scale drawings, photography and watercolor. Who can participate? You need to be at least 16 years old and young enough to be able to do a little hiking into the site. Once at the site ladders are frequently used to get to the higher panels. There may even be some climbing over boulders to get to the rock art but there are no dangerous activities. Every project is different and you would know all the details before you decided to participate. Do I need experience to participate? If you are interested in participating in rock art recording come on! No experience is necessary. You don’t even have to have experience in archeology. We will train you on what to do. What if I’ ...  more