Politics, Art and Cultural Interaction in the Medieval Mediterranean: The Relations Between Mystras (Mistra) and Cyprus in the 14th and 15th Centuries

This study reveals significant socio-cultural interactions between the medieval cities of Mystras (Mistra) and Cyprus during the 14th and 15th centuries, highlighting their interconnected political and artistic landscapes. By focusing on influential women—Isabelle de Lusignan, wife of Manuel Kantakouzenos, despot of Byzantine Morea, and Queen Helena Palaiologina, consort of King John II of Cyprus—the research demonstrates how these regions shared cultural and intellectual influences despite differing political structures. The study employs a comparative approach, analyzing historical records, art, and architectural styles to illustrate the dynamic exchange between the Frankish-dominated Mystras and the Byzantine-influenced Cyprus, offering new insights into the complexities of medieval Mediterranean relations.

BOZKURTOĞLU, Ö. (2023). Politics, Art and Cultural Interaction in the Medieval Mediterranean: The Relations Between Mystras (Mistra) and Cyprus in the 14th and 15th Centuries. Cedrus. LOCKSS. https://doi.org/10.13113/cedrus.202322