Dr. Hameau Philippe | Anthropology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hameau Philippe | Anthropology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hameau Philippe, Université Côte d’Azur (Nice), France

Philippe Hameau is a distinguished figure in the field of archaeology and anthropology, with a particular focus on prehistoric rock art and European protohistory. He has an extensive academic background and a long-standing career in the study of prehistoric paintings from the Postglacial period, particularly in Provence, France. Over the years, he has earned several prestigious recognitions, such as being a Titulaire member of the Académie du Var and an active member of IFRAO (International Federation of Rock Art Organizations). His expertise spans across various subfields of archaeology, including social anthropology, symbolic systems, and material culture. He has conducted significant research in prehistoric sanctuaries and settlements, contributing to our understanding of ritual practices and spatial organization of early human communities. As a leader in academia, he has held numerous prominent roles, including the Director of the Department of Sociology-Ethnology at the University of Nice and the Head of the Master’s program in Anthropology. In addition to his academic work, he has consulted for notable museums such as the Musée de Huesca and has served on editorial boards of various scientific journals. His career is marked by a passion for blending interdisciplinary research with fieldwork, and he remains an influential figure in the ongoing study of prehistoric art and culture.

Professional Profile 🎓

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 🌍

Philippe Hameau is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award due to his extensive and distinguished career in archaeology, anthropology, and the study of prehistoric art. His academic background, including a Ph.D. in European Prehistory and National Antiquities, as well as his significant research contributions, particularly in the field of post-glacial paintings in Provence, demonstrate his deep expertise. He has held key academic and professional positions, including as a Maître de Conférences at the University of Nice, and has directed various research projects and publications focused on prehistoric and graphic arts. He has contributed to numerous publications, including books, journal articles, and collective works, demonstrating a broad and influential impact in his field.

Education 📚

  • Doctorat de III ème cycle (PhD) in Protohistory and European Antiquities
    • Institution: Institut d’Art et d’Archéologie, Université de Paris I – Panthéon-Sorbonne
    • Year: 1984
    • Dissertation: “Les Peintures Postglaciaires en Provence”

Work Experience 💼

Current Position

  • Maître de Conférences
    • Institution: LAPCOS (Laboratoire d’Anthropologie et de Psychologie Cognitive et Sociale), Université de Nice/Sophia Antipolis
    • Duration: Since September 2003

Previous Positions

  1. Archéologue Départemental
    • Institution: Centre Archéologique du Var
    • Duration: 1992 – 2003
  2. Chargé de Mission pour l’Archéologie
    • Institution: Agence Départementale d’Action Culturelle
    • Duration: 1990 – 1991
  3. Conservateur Départemental des Musées du Lot
    • Museums Managed:
      • Musée du Pech Merle (Cabrerets)
      • Musée Champollion (Figeac)
      • Hôtel de la Monnaie (Figeac)
      • Musée des Fieux (Miers)
    • Duration: 1989
  4. Chargé de Cours
    • Institution: Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis
    • Duration: 1989 – 2003

Awards and Recognition  🏅

  • Membre de l’Académie du Var
    • Status: Titulaire (since 2020), associé (2009-2019)
    • Period: 2020-Present (Titulaire), 2009-2019 (Associé)
  • Membre de l’IFRAO (International Federation of Rock Art Organizations)
    • Since: 2009
  • Consultant pour l’art préhistorique auprès du Musée de Huesca (Aragon)
    • Period: 2001-2013
  • Membre du Comité Scientifique de la Revue Le Monde Alpin et Rhodanien
    • Period: 2005-2016

Research Skills 🔬

  • Archaeology and Prehistoric Art
    • Specialized in Prehistoric Rock Art and European Protohistory, focusing on Postglacial Paintings in Provence.
    • Expertise in the chronology, stylistics, and iconography of prehistoric artwork.
  • Cognitive and Social Anthropology
    • In-depth research in social rituals, symbolic systems, and ethnographic studies of prehistoric communities.
  • Archaeological Fieldwork and Excavation
    • Extensive experience in field research, including leading excavations and managing archaeological sites in Provence and other regions in France.
  • Research in Material Culture and Environmental Studies
    • Studied material culture, ritual practices, and spatial organization of prehistoric sanctuaries and settlements.
  • Multidisciplinary Research Leadership
    • Co-leads interdisciplinary research projects in territories, environments, and cultural heritage.
  • Publication and Editorial Work
    • Director of scientific journals and contributor to numerous archaeological publications focusing on Mediterranean prehistory and cultural heritage.
    • Experienced in writing, editing, and publishing scholarly books, articles, and journals

Publication Top Notes 📖

Engraved rocks and shaped slabs in the Western part of the Maures Massif | Roches gravées et dalles façonnées dans la partie Occidentale du Massif des Maures

Customary land rules in French Provence from the Ancien Régime to our days

Sites to be seen and to be heard: Shelters with schematic motives in the cliff of Baume Brune (Vaucluse) | Des sites à voir et à entendre: les abris à motifs schématiques de la falaise de Baume Brune (Vaucluse)

Echoing landscapes: Echolocation and the placement of rock art in the Central Mediterranean

Water and Paint: The liquid element in the pictorial expressions of the Neolithic age | L’eau et le peint: l’élément liquide dans les manifestations picturales du Néolithique