World Heritage Site: Monasteries of Daphni, Hosios Loukas and Nea Moni of Chios
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHED7620E860A
Summary
A comprehensive analysis of the Monasteries of Daphni, Hosios Loukas, and Nea Moni of Chios reveals new insights into Byzantine architectural, literary, and historical traditions. The study explores the evolution of the 'Turk' identity in Byzantine texts, the dating of monastic typikons, and the division of booty in late Byzantium (1204-1453). It also examines the natural light design in the Church of the Holy Apostles in Thessalonike and the relationship between the Codex Marcianus Graecus 524 and George Skylitzes' dedicatory verses. Additionally, it investigates the chronology of Byzantine-Norman conflicts (1081-1085) and the influence of classical heritage on Byzantine oratorical rhythm. The research employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining epigraphic analysis, literary criticism, historical documentation, and architectural study to reconstruct Byzantine cultural and political landscapes.
Citation
Kislinger, E. (Ed.). (2010). Corpus Fontium Historiae Byzantinae. Jahrbuch Der Österreichischen Byzantinistik, 59, 315–316. https://doi.org/10.1553/joeb59s315
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