Icons and Power
| Author | : Bissera V. Pentcheva |
| Publisher | : Penn State Press |
| Total Pages | : 340 |
| Release | : 2010-11-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0271048166 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780271048161 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (161 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Icons and Power by : Bissera V. Pentcheva
Download or read book Icons and Power written by Bissera V. Pentcheva and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
