Grave Circle, Mycenae, Greece

Accession Number
2014/2.273

Title
Grave Circle, Mycenae, Greece

Artist(s)
Marilyn Bridges

Artist Nationality
American (North American)

Object Creation Date
1984

Medium & Support
gelatin silver print on paper

Dimensions
11 in x 14 in (27.94 cm x 35.56 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James Agah, Class of 1989 (BBA)

Subject matter
Marilyn 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 the Grave Circle, or Grave Circle A, located in the citadel walls at Mycenae, Greece. 

Physical Description
This photograph depicts an aerial view of an ancient grave site. 

Primary Object Classification
Photograph

Collection Area
Photography

Rights
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Keywords
aerial photography
archaeological sites
fortresses
ruins
shaft graves (tombs)

3 Related Resources

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(Part of 3 Learning Collections)

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