Icons and Power
Author | : Bissera V. Pentcheva |
Publisher | : Penn State Press |
Total Pages | : 340 |
Release | : 2010-11-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0271048166 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780271048161 |
Rating | : 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Icons and Power by : Bissera V. Pentcheva
Download or read book Icons and Power written by Bissera V. Pentcheva and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.