An Anatolian Perspective for Lycian Art? Remarks on the Historiography of Lycian Art Studies (19th–21st Centuries AD)

Recent studies on Lycian art reveal that its development was not solely influenced by Greek and Oriental cultures, but also ingeniously integrated elements from the Anatolian background. This challenges traditional perceptions and expands our understanding of Lycian art's historiography. The research focuses on two notable monuments, the 'Harpy tomb' and the 'Nereid Monument' from Xanthos, to explore how 19th-century European cultural history shaped the reception of these sculptures and how traditional academic fields have influenced their study. By analyzing carving style and iconography, the paper proposes a broader perspective that restores the significance of the Anatolian background in Lycian art.

Colas-Rannou, F. (2021). An Anatolian Perspective for Lycian Art? Remarks on the Historiography of Lycian Art Studies (19th–21st Centuries AD). Actual Problems of Theory and History of Art, 11, 99–106. https://doi.org/10.18688/aa2111-01-09