Archaeology, Cognitive Neuroscience and VR: New methodological contributions to rethinking prehistoric visual culture

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Archaeology, Cognitive Neuroscience and VR: New methodological contributions to rethinking prehistoric visual culture

Marina Gutiérrez De Angelis

Abstract

This article explores the contributions of cognitive neuroscience to the field of archaeology and the study of prehistoric visual culture and the possibilities offered by digital tools. The incorporation of specialised software and digital techniques, such as photogrammetry, laser scanning, Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) and DStretch, has greatly increased the interpretative possibilities of archaeological material. These technologies, together with Virtual Reality (VR), allow the creation of simulations of prehistoric spaces and artefacts that enhance research. Advances in cognitive neuroscience play a key role in providing a deeper understanding of human perception and cognition, which enriches the interpretation of the visual manifestations of ancient societies. Thus, the convergence between digital archaeology and neuroscience opens new perspectives for the analysis of prehistoric visual culture.

Keywords: Archaeology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Virtual, Reality, Cave Art, Prehistory

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