Konis, Polyvios (2010). From the Resurrection to the Ascension: Christ's post Resurrection appearances in Byzantine Art. University of Birmingham. Ph.D.
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Abstract
This thesis examines the evolution and dissemination of the iconography of the post-Resurrection appearances of Christ. Special attention is given to the association between word and image, as well as the influence exerted on art by contemporary theology, liturgy and politics. The earliest use of these apparitions in art is associated with baptism while in literature they were successfully employed against heresies. The Virgin’s participation in the post-Resurrection narrative reveals the way in which homilies and hymns inspire art. Another important figure of these apparitions, which receives special attention, is the Magdalene, whose significance rivalled that of the Virgin’s. While the Marys at the Tomb and the Chairete were two of the most widely accepted apparitions, it was the Incredulity of Thomas that found its way in the so-called twelve-feast cycle and revealed the impact of liturgy upon the dissemination of an iconographic theme. The emergence of the Anastasis will rival their exclusive role as visual synonyms of Christ’s resurrection, but this thesis reveals that their relation was one of cooperation rather than rivalry, since the post-Resurrection scenes and the Anastasis complimented each other in terms of iconography and theology. Finally it becomes apparent that the pilgrimage in the Holy Land and the liturgy that was taking place there is responsible for many iconographic details which help us discern the dissemination of a particular iconography.
| Type of Work: | Thesis (Doctorates > Ph.D.) | ||||||
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| Award Type: | Doctorates > Ph.D. | ||||||
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| College/Faculty: | Colleges (2008 onwards) > College of Arts & Law | ||||||
| School or Department: | School of History and Cultures, Department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology (CAHA) | ||||||
| Funders: | Other | ||||||
| Other Funders: | Costas & Rita Severis Foundation, A.G. Leventis Foundation, Koç University, Turkey | ||||||
| Subjects: | N Fine Arts > N Visual arts (General) For photography, see TR B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BR Christianity |
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| URI: | http://etheses.bham.ac.uk/id/eprint/663 |
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