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3. Petroglyphic Compositions of Altai and the Himalay: Methods of Art Analysis
Sishin Mikhail Yrievich

Science Doctor of Philosophy, Academician of Russian Academy of Art
Professor, Polzunov Altai State Technical University, Barnaul

Belokurova Sofia Mikhailovna

Candidate of Philosophy, Associate Professor
Polzunov Altai State Technical University, Barnaul

Om Chand Handa

11, Shiwalik Bhawan, Sanjauli, Shimla - 171006

(Abstract)

The article is devoted to comparative analysis of petroglyphic compositions of Altai and the Western Himalay. The authors examine a number of plots referring to the Bronze Age, make a number of preliminary conclusions as to how close the artistic realization of the same mythological subjects is, and how regional features are reflected. Special attention is given by authors to such a widespread in both the regions plot as depiction of dance. In order to perform analysis the authors employ a paleochoreographic approach, which affords on the one hand to partially restore the kinetics of the dance and on the other to reveal its semantics.

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