Accession Number2012/2.52
TitleIasos, Turkey
Artist(s)Marilyn BridgesArtist NationalityAmerican (North American)Object Creation Date2004Medium & Supportgelatin silver print on paperDimensions 11 in x 14 in (27.94 cm x 35.56 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. James Agah, Class of 1989 (BBA)Subject matterMarilyn Bridges describes the markings and monuments that she photographs from above as “the messages of humankind.” As a pilot and photographer, she documents contemporary landscapes connected to ancient times, which addresses the human relationship to the earth and environment. This photograph depicts Iasos in Turkey, where the ancient ruins of temples and a small bouleuterion are located. The man-made architecture is surrounded by trees, which cast long shadows across the landscape.
Physical DescriptionThis photograph depicts an aerial view of ruins and the surrounding archaeological sites on a bright day with shadows cast by trees.
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Keywords
aerial photography
archaeological sites
ruins
temples (buildings)
trees