Ancient Ruins, Kekova, Turkey

Accession Number
2014/2.275

Title
Ancient Ruins, Kekova, Turkey

Artist(s)
Marilyn Bridges

Artist Nationality
American (North American)

Object Creation Date
2004

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 Kekova, a small island in Turkey. This uninhabited island has partly sunken ruins, as depicted in the shallow water surrounding the rocky landscape. 

Physical Description
This photograph depicts an aerial view of a small island surrounded by sunken ruins. 

Primary Object Classification
Photograph

Collection Area
Photography

Rights
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Keywords
aerial photography
islands (landforms)
oceans
rocks (landforms)
ruins

2 Related Resources

Nature in Photography
(Part of 3 Learning Collections)
Ruins
(Part of 3 Learning Collections)

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