Documentação digital da arte rupestre: Apresentaç ão e avaliação do método em dois sítios de Monte Alegre, Amazônia, Brasil

Abstract

Documentation is one of the most important aspects in the study of rock art. In Brazil, there are few studies that present the methods and techniques employed for the documentation of this kind of archaeological vestige. Most studies published in this country focus on classifications, terminology, chrono-stylistic definitions, interpretations and comparisons between graphical groups. Currently, digital photography and image manipulation softwares are very useful tools for the accurate documentation of rock art. This article presents the results of the application in the Amazon of a digital tracing method developed by the Department of Archaeology and Prehistory, University of Valencia, Spain.