Author Description
This Handbook Offers A Wide-ranging Introduction To The Richness And Diversity Of The Arts In The Byzantine World. It Includes Thirty-eight Essays By International Authors, From Prominent Researchers To Emerging Scholars, On Various Issues And Media. Discussions Consider Art Created For Religious Purposes, To Enhance And Beautify The Orthodox Liturgy And Worship Space, As Well As Art Made To Serve In Royal And Domestic Contexts. While Byzantium Is Defined As The Years 330-1453 Ce, Some Chapters Treat The Aftermath And Influence Of Byzantine Art On Later Periods. Arts Covered Include Buildings And Objects From The Eastern Mediterranean Region, Including The Balkans, Russia, North Africa, And The Near East. The Volume Brings Together Object-based Considerations Of Themes And Monuments Which Form The Backbone Of Art History, With Considerations Drawing On Many Different Methodologies-sociology, Semiotics, Anthropology, Archaeology, Reception Theory, Deconstruction Theory, Among Others-all In An Up-to-date Synthesis Of Scholarship On Byzantine Art And Architecture. The Oxford Handbook Of Byzantine Art And Architecture Is A Comprehensive Overview Of A Rich Field Of Study, Offering A Window Into The World Of This Distinct And Fascinating Period Of Art--
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the breadth and evolution of Byzantine artistic production, seeking to synthesize diverse scholarly methodologies into a cohesive overview of the field. Edited by Ellen C. Schwartz, the text compiles thirty-eight essays from an international cohort of researchers. It frames Byzantine art not merely as a static historical category, but as a dynamic practice spanning religious, royal, and domestic spheres from 330 to 1453 CE and beyond.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive analysis of art and architecture across the Eastern Mediterranean, Balkans, Russia, North Africa, and the Near East.
- Methodological applications including sociology, semiotics, anthropology, archaeology, and reception theory.
- Examination of both liturgical religious art and secular domestic or royal objects.
Scope Limits
- While the primary focus is the period 330-1453 CE, the text does not provide an exhaustive history of every post-Byzantine influence.
- The volume prioritizes thematic and object-based analysis over a strictly chronological narrative of political history.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this handbook as a foundational resource for students and scholars seeking a multi-disciplinary approach to Byzantine studies. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which reflects the high level of specialized research contributed by the international panel of authors.
Page Count:
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Publication Date:
2021-01-01
ISBN-10:
019027736X
ISBN-13:
9780190277369
Architecture
Art History
Religious Art
Byzantine History
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