Basilica Cistern in Istanbul
by Rebecca Herranen
Title
Basilica Cistern in Istanbul
Artist
Rebecca Herranen
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Basilica Cistern in Turkey is a beautiful subterranean cistern, built to provide running water for Istanbul. History says that there were 7000 slaves used in the construction, 100s losing their lives during the construction.
Throughout the cistern there are a number of modern day pieces of art. At least 3 of them are of men who appear frail and thin. As I researched this cistern realizing how many lost their lives in the construction I wondered of these lifeless statutes are a homage to those lost souls.
The 4 statues in the foreground appear to be men bathing. As far as I know the cistern was never used for bathing, but provided water for Istanbul.
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November 7th, 2022
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Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2023 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Basilica Cistern in Istanbul composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! Congratulations on your very deserving features! F/L
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your wonderful art has been featured on the ABC Group home page from our themed week,P is for Perpendicular, JANUARY 9, 2023- JANUARY 16, 2023. You are invited to add your wonderful art in the Features Archive 2023.
Holly April Harris
Fantastic!! Congratulations! I’m am very pleased to feature your beautiful image in the group ‘Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings.’ This is a wonderful addition to the group! Please add it to the “2022 Fourth Quarter Featured Image Collection” thread in the discussions area for a permanent record of your feature. Thank you! 11/19/22
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