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Presented by Ali Mousavi, Lecturer in Iranian Archaeology, University of California, Los Angeles.
Persepolis Through Images: The Impact of Visual Documents on the Study of Achaemenid Ruins
The earliest extant illustrations of Persepolis are from the seventeenth century. Between 1840s and 1860s the first reliable illustrations appeared in the form of engravings, sketches or photographs. The historical illustrations and photographs of have always been praised for their artistic graphic documentation and dramatic visualization of the ruins. However, we often overlook their impact on the development of archaeological exploration, which is the focus of this presentation.
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Presented by Ali Mousavi, Lecturer in Iranian Archaeology, University of California, Los Angeles.
Persepolis Through Images: The Impact of Visual Documents on the Study of Achaemenid Ruins
The earliest extant illustrations of Persepolis are from the seventeenth century. Between 1840s and 1860s the first reliable illustrations appeared in the form of engravings, sketches or photographs. The historical illustrations and photographs of have always been praised for their artistic graphic documentation and dramatic visualization of the ruins. However, we often overlook their impact on the development of archaeological exploration, which is the focus of this presentation.
Our lectures are free and available to the public thanks to the generous support of our members. To become a member, please visit: bit.ly/2AWGgF7
