april
2019
Bioteket, Botanhuset, Carl Skottsbergsgatan 22B, ground floor
How did the development of watercraft technology and long-distance exchange affect the social complexity in Scandinavian bronze age societies? And are their similarities with the Native American groups Haida and Chumash?
In this Sea and Society Talk, archeologist Johan Ling and photographer Tyrone Martinsson presents their research project comparing these different maritime ranked societies, and what we can learn from traditional ecological knowledge.
While occupying different time periods, and ecological settings, all three culture areas shared numerous similarities. These societies were ranked, engaged in long distance exchange, waged war, created rock art, and possessed seaworthy boats.
Their investigation was conducted by way of cross-cultural comparison between the Bronze Age peoples of Scandinavia and two Native American groups: the Haida of British Columbia and the Chumash of California. We have a lot to learn from traditional ecological knowledge and the ways Haida currently are working with restoring their balance with nature. Particularly interesting is how integrated Haida art is in their community and lifestyle.
Dr. Johan Ling is an Associate Professor at the University of Gothenburg and Director of the Swedish Rock Art Research Archives.
Dr. Tyrone Martinsson is a Professor at the Valand Academy, University of Gothenburg. Specializing in environmental and landscape photography.