A fascinating exhibition that shows how aerial photography
was used in the 20th century to unearth unknown ancient relics
and reveal geological formations.
The bird's eye view technique of mapping and documenting relics
of bygone times is known as aerial photography - an internationally
recognised field science. Its primary purpose is to take photographs
from above to discover and document traces of cultures and natural
history remains and relics in the countryside.
Part of the exhibition - Industry Archaeology, aerial photographs
are used to document old coalmines and slag-heaps in southern
Sweden.
The military, who pioneered the science of aerial photography, began
working in this area at the beginning of the 20th century and the
first aerial photographs of archaeological relics were taken around
Stonehenge in England and the Roman Forum in Italy.
The IK exhibition includes a core of 18, framed
photographs that describe the various techniques used. Most
of the photographs have been taken in Britain and Sweden. These
photographs can be complemented with photographs from the region
where the exhibition is shown. The combination of the 18 core
photographs that explain the techniques combined with local
photographs makes the exhibition of great interest to everybody
who is interested in archaeology, geography, geology, aerial
photography, photo interpretation and photography in general.
A special guide, The Explorer's Exhibition Guide,
has been produced to help guide visitors through the exhibition.
An inspiring introduction to the exhibition and the search for
ancient cultures and geological formations is the book Discovering
History using Aerial Photography.
Infrared photography reveals chemical changes to vegetation
caused by a stone ship on the Baltic coast - the question is,
what is hidden from view?
Photographs in the exhibition include examples of Esse Ericsson's
Aerial Photographs at IK Foundation & Company, Cambridge University
Collection of Air Photographs and the Swedish National Heritage
Board.
The snows emphasise stone formations in the Scandinavian countryside.
A good example of how the weather can help aerial photography.
BOOKS & EXHIBITIONS
The pleasure of making items of cultural and natural historical
interest available to the public is an inspiring and important part of the
work of IK Foundation & Company. The results of IK projects are generally
published in book form or shown in the form of an exhibition - sometimes
it is a combination of both. When it is judged the subject is suitable and
important, IK also publishes books and produces exhibitions in collaboration
with other well-respected organisations.
It is however, primarily our own projects that lie behind the factual and
beautifully produced books and exhibitions that IK creates. No matter the size of the project, IK always
demands the same high quality, i.e. well researched, long-term and correct
content in combination with excellent design.
On the next few pages you
can read more about IK exhibitions and books.
IK also uses other forms of
media to broadcast the results of its work, these include seminars, radio,
film and the Internet. Visitors to the web site can buy books "off the shelf".
Part of the exhibition - Industry Archaeology, aerial photographs
are used to document old coalmines and slag-heaps in southern
Sweden.
Infrared photography reveals chemical changes to vegetation
caused by a stone ship on the Baltic coast - the question is,
what is hidden from view?
The snows emphasise stone formations in the Scandinavian countryside.
A good example of how the weather can help aerial photography.
