Molding the History of a Maritime Empire: The Role of the Thirteenth‐century Mosaics of San Marco in Reforming the Venetian Past
Heather McCambly
The mosaics of the Venetian Church San Marco embody how this empire used imagery for political and ecclesiastical purposes. church is recognized as a force which drew island fragments primitive Venice into unified city empire. This paper will examine thirteenth-century by analyzing variety factors in visual environment iconography themselves. First, I briefly nature medieval visuality previous architectural artistic tradition within Marco, moving then to analysis Old Testament cycle, methods transfer, model from they were made. Next, explore Cappella Zen South Transept pertain legend Saint Mark. Last, present historical context well history imitation appropriation at Marco. Finally, part concept time environment, it continues with departs prior traditions, what illustrates about use memory. Faculty Mentor: Anne McClanan
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