Accession Number2012/2.59
TitleAncient Olive Tree, Andriake
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 an ancient olive tree in Andriake, Turkey. It is large, with roots extending down into a landscape full of rocks. The old trunk is knotted and twisted and its branches fill the top of the frame.
Physical DescriptionThis photograph depicts an ancient olive tree surrounded by rocks and a stone wall.
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Keywords
Olea europaea (species)
landscapes (representations)
olive (fruit)
rocks (landforms)
trees