Icons and Power: The Mother of God in Byzantium
In Icons and Power, Bissera V. Pentcheva investigates the Mother of God as a pivotal symbol in Byzantium, where icons wielded immense spiritual and political influence. The work explores how these sacred images animated faith through visual and performative elements, bridging the divine and human realms in Byzantine culture.
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Icons and Power examines the central figure of the Mother of God in Byzantine society, focusing on how icons served as conduits of sacred authority and influence.
The book analyzes the interplay between visual representation and ritual practices, highlighting the transformative power attributed to these religious images.
Through a detailed study of Byzantine art and theology, it reveals the ways in which icons embodied and projected divine presence in everyday life and imperial contexts.
Author Bissera V. Pentcheva draws on historical sources to illustrate the cultural significance of Marian iconography in shaping Byzantine identity and spirituality.
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