Importance of Dynastic and Political Ties for Cross–cultural Connections of Nemanide Serbia with the Mediterranean World and Central Europe around the First Fall of Constantinople, and its Reflections on Visual Culture of Nemanide Serbia

The aim of this text is to draw attention importance dynastic ties the members Serbian Nemanide dynasty with Byzantine, Venetian and Hungarian ruling dynasties cross-cultural connection between medieval Serbia Balkans Mediterranean Central Europe, its reflection on visual culture. Special will be focused period around first fall Constantinople, which directly affected political relations noble families Byzantium, Hungary Venice. A unique phenomenon in culture Stephen Nemanja’s major foundation ― Studenica monastery, katholikon church dedicated feast Dormition Virgin. This landmark monument founded, built decorated frescoes years immediately before after Constantinople possibly best example how connections time reflected It only initial step broader study intended reassess view concept premodern globalization characterized by resulting from a transfer knowledge, technological change homogenization spatial particularities, common particular individual collective identities. Importance interaction Serbia, world Europe opens new perspective general nature period. appears that we could better perceive power creative life imagery as an essential element awareness living present looking towards future.