Maori rock drawings : a stylistic analysis of drawings in North Otago and South Canterbury.

Abstract

This thesis is primarily based on a study of North Otago and South Canterbury rock drawings and has, as its main objective, an analysis· of stylistic variation between these areas. Following a review of previous research into rock art in New Zealand, the methods and materials used in the analysis are discussed and the results of that analysis are presented and considered. [from Introduction]