byzantine iconography, due to the theoretical content ruling on it, has provided a close and fundamental link with christian theology and the resolutions ruling on it, especially the most fundamental ones, namely incarnation of word in the form of picture. however, this artistic form has been able to show a good reflection of many aspects of the social life and even the popular beliefs of its s...

In this paper I will introduce a vernacular emblem, a copper peacock with an open tail which resembles the form of hand and a tiny miniature sculpture of lion, adjacent to the peacock feet. This sacred Shi’it item consists of symbols which have always been presented during Muharram rituals, conveying a number of iconography connotations. Comparison this figure with other&nb...

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The present study examines the use of mandorla symbol in Byzantine and post-Byzantine iconography Dormition. research aims to outline reasons for adoption iconographic scheme subject as a means visualizing heavenly Eden Glory God’s presence. It traces main stages development Dormition creation its principal models, highlighting diversity patterns art Balkans.

the byzantine art belogs to the world of christianity. the world of christianity has some characteristics which generally reflect the art works belonging to the christian era. any interpretation, critic and studies of the byzantine era art is possible only if it is done on the basis of knowing the world it belongs to. the core of chritian world is the sacred writ and the divine words. the adven...

Made by Byzantine painters for Catholic patrons, the fresco cycle of St. Catherine Alexandria in Darlos stands apart from other late-medieval cycles. In terms patronage, style, and iconography, this pictorial raises questions cultural exchange between Byzantium West, illustrating how female holiness was differently articulated these areas. While Catherine?s Western cycles emphasize her wisdom e...