Icons and Power - The Mother of God in Byzantium

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.

About the author

Bissera V. Pentcheva is Assistant Professor of Art History at Stanford University .

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Bissera V. Pentcheva, Associate Professor Bissera V (Assistant Professor of Art History at Stanford University . Stanford University Assistant Professor of Art History at Stanford University . Stanford University Stanford University Stanford University Stanford University Pentcheva, Bissera V Pentcheva, Bissera V. Pentcheva, Bissera V. (Associate Professor Pentcheva, Unknown
• Publisher: Penn State University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9780271064000
• ISBN: 978-0-271-06400-0
• No. of pages: 312
• Dimensions: 191 mm x 254 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 1051 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works