Author: Byzantine Institute of AmericaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mosaics
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
The Mosaics of St. Sophia at Istanbul: The imperial portraits of the south gallery by Thomas Whittemore
Author: Byzantine Institute of AmericaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mosaics
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Hagia Sophia and the Byzantine Aesthetic Experience
Author: Nadine SchibillePublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317124146
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
Paramount in the shaping of early Byzantine identity was the construction of the church of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (532-537 CE). This book examines the edifice from the perspective of aesthetics to define the concept of beauty and the meaning of art in early Byzantium. Byzantine aesthetic thought is re-evaluated against late antique Neoplatonism and the writings of Pseudo-Dionysius that offer fundamental paradigms for the late antique attitude towards art and beauty. These metaphysical concepts of aesthetics are ultimately grounded in experiences of sensation and perception, and reflect the ways in which the world and reality were perceived and grasped, signifying the cultural identity of early Byzantium. There are different types of aesthetic data, those present in the aesthetic object and those found in aesthetic responses to the object. This study looks at the aesthetic data embodied in the sixth-century architectural structure and interior decoration of Hagia Sophia as well as in literary responses (ekphrasis) to the building. The purpose of the Byzantine ekphrasis was to convey by verbal means the same effects that the artefact itself would have caused. A literary analysis of these rhetorical descriptions recaptures the Byzantine perception and expectations, and at the same time reveals the cognitive processes triggered by the Great Church. The central aesthetic feature that emerges from sixth-century ekphraseis of Hagia Sophia is that of light. Light is described as the decisive element in the experience of the sacred space and light is simultaneously associated with the notion of wisdom. It is argued that the concepts of light and wisdom are interwoven programmatic elements that underlie the unique architecture and non-figurative decoration of Hagia Sophia. A similar concern for the phenomenon of light and its epistemological dimension is reflected in other contemporary monuments, testifying to the pervasiveness of these aesthetic values in early Byzantium.
The Mosaics of Haghia Sophia at Istanbul
Author: Thomas WhittemorePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Byzantine Empire
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Mosaics in the Medieval World
Author: Liz JamesPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108508596
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 1748
Book Description
In this book, Liz James offers a comprehensive history of wall mosaics produced in the European and Islamic middle ages. Taking into account a wide range of issues, including style and iconography, technique and material, and function and patronage, she examines mosaics within their historical context. She asks why the mosaic was such a popular medium and considers how mosaics work as historical 'documents' that tell us about attitudes and beliefs in the medieval world. The book is divided into two part. Part I explores the technical aspects of mosaics, including glass production, labour and materials, and costs. In Part II, James provides a chronological history of mosaics, charting the low and high points of mosaic art up until its abrupt end in the late middle ages. Written in a clear and engaging style, her book will serve as an essential resource for scholars and students of medieval mosaics.
Materials for the Study of the Mosaics of St. Sophia at Istanbul
Author: Cyril A. MangoMunera Studiosa
Author: Massey Hamilton ShepherdPublisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1532608675
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
The Mosaics of St. Sophia at Istanbul: The imperial portraits of the south gallery, by T. Whittemore
Author: Byzantine Institute of AmericaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mosaics, Byzantine
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Light from the Ancient Past, Vol. 2
Author: Jack FineganPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400885914
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 501
Book Description
A photograph, map, or diagram illustrates the text for every site described in this pilgrimage to Palestine, beginning with places connected with John the Baptist and proceeding to Bethlehem and Nazareth, Samaria and Galilee, Jerash, Caesarea, Jericho, the Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, and Emmaus. Each entry concludes with a brief bibliography of pertinent literature. Professor Finegan's knowledge of Christian theology and history plus his command of the archeology and topography of the Holy Land make his book an authoritative guide, a book for study and reference, and a volume for devotional reading. Originally published in 1969. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
The Wall Paintings of the Thirteenth Century in the Church of the Saviour at Žiča
Author: Peter JanitzkyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mural painting and decoration, Byzantine
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
The Mosaics of St. Sophia at Istanbul: The Deesis Panel of the South Gallery
Author: Byzantine Institute of AmericaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mosaics
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description