Byzantine Wall Paintings and Icons at Meteora

Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in West Thessaly, stands out as a pivotal center of Christian spirituality and medieval art, reflecting significant artistic trends from Constantinople, Thessaloniki, and Italy. This study provides the first comprehensive art historical assessment of Meteora's wall paintings and icons, revealing their importance in tracing the succession of Byzantine visual production. Despite limited data on workshops, exact dates, and patrons, the analysis highlights the region's role as a repository of European cultural heritage. The research employs a detailed examination of surviving ensembles to outline artistic evolution across the Byzantine period.

Vapheiades, K. M. (2023). Byzantine Wall Paintings and Icons at Meteora. Actual Problems of Theory and History of Art, 13, 291–298. https://doi.org/10.18688/aa2313-2-22