Icons and power: the mother of god in byzantium
Auteur :
Pentcheva, Bissera V.
Éditeur :
Pennsylvania State University Press
ISBN :
9780271064000
Date de publication :
15 nov. 2014
Dimensions :
25,4 x 19,1 x 2,2 cm
Poids :
1066 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Pentcheva demonstrates that a fundamental shift in the Byzantine cult from relics to icons, took place during the late tenth century. Centered upon fundamental questions of art, religion, and politics, Icons and Power makes a vital contribution to the entire field of medieval studies.