Byzantinism Self-Perception and Worldview
Cyril Mango argues that Byzantinism was not only related to art or religion, but also to the general self-perception and […]
Understanding the Term “Byzantinising” in Anatolian Icons
While studying the icons produced in Anatolia, I found the term “Byzantinising” both useful and accurate. This term helps describe
Painters on the Ionian Islands in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries
From the end of the seventeenth century and throughout the eighteenth century, many painters were active on the Ionian Islands.
Scholarly References and Intellectual Context
Modern scholarship has played an important role in understanding post-Byzantine religious art and engraving. Researchers such as D. Papastratos have
Printing Reproduction and Wider Access to Icons
During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, important changes took place in the fields of book printing, image reproduction, and distribution.
Artistic Influences and Sources of Inspiration
Many scholars have studied the painters of the post-Byzantine period and their artistic influences. Research shows that these artists did
The Activity of Cretan Painters in Different Regions
Painters from Crete remained very active in many regions well into the eighteenth century. They did not limit their work
Cultural Patrons and Their Influence on Art
When we consider all these social and historical factors, it becomes clear that different social groups acted as important patrons
Introduction Common Cultural Ground
In my view, a common cultural ground is a very important reference point for understanding the art of a historical
Ottoman Trade and the World Economy
Between 1750 and 1815, the Ottoman Empire became increasingly connected to the world economy. By the second half of the