athenian acropolis from philopappou hill, 1960, by priscilla turner
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athenian acropolis from philopappou hill, 1960

by priscilla turner
Medium
Photography
Artist Notes
This view of the Parthenon and the Theatre of Herodes Atticus could be obtained in 1960, but no longer, because the olive-trees have grown too tall. It was taken in springtime in the late afternoon.
 
Artist priscilla turner

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Location
vancouver, bc
Artist Biography
PRISCILLA TURNER is a biblical philologist by trade. She has been reading ancient languages, starting with Latin, since 1948. Photography has often served as light (!) relief. She learnt to view, focus, compose and expose on her architect grandfather’s 8x10 plate camera w ...
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