Ephesus
Title
Ephesus
Publisher
Lawrence Technological University
Date Created
January 24, 2017
Alternative Title or Name
Marble Road
Creator2
Allen, Will (photograph)
Work Type
Visual Works
Date
2015
Work Location
Turkey (nation)
Ephesus (deserted settlement)
Style/Period
Imperial (Roman)
Subject
drawings (visual works)
pedestrian streets
Description
Detail view of decorated stone along the Marble Road at Ephesus, Turkey with drawing of foot and woman's face. "On the marble road, there are some drawings believed to be an advertisement of the Brothel. This advertisement is known as the first advertisement in history. There is a footprint on the advertisement, one finger showing the library, and other showing the brothel. The known explanation of this sign is that the footprint shows that one should turn at that point; the woman's head symbolizes the women waiting in the Brothel and the heart shows that the women are eager for love,"--Ephesus Ancient City website.
Material/Medium
marble (rock)
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
WA1171
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