Reading Visual Cues on the So-called Archive Wall at Aphrodisias: A Cognitive Approach to Monumental Documents

Monumental documents, such as the epigraphic dossier at Aphrodisias, are perceived and read differently from standard texts due to their context, visual cues, and formulae. This study reveals that the 'Archive Wall' at Aphrodisias, likely a monument of self-promotion, attracted attention through its physical context and visual design, which influenced how it was experienced by viewers. By applying cognitive scholarship on reading processes, the research examines how these elements shaped perception, offering insights into why such documents were significant in monumental contexts.

Graham, A. S. (2021). Reading Visual Cues on the So-called Archive Wall at Aphrodisias: A Cognitive Approach to Monumental Documents. American Journal of Archaeology, 125(4), 571–601. https://doi.org/10.3764/aja.125.4.0571