Rediscovering Antiquities and Reviving the Past. Byzantium during the 9th and 10th Centuries
Ádám Bollók
The main aim of the present paper is to give an overview on parallel phenomena appearing in Byzantine art and literature ninth tenth centuries. author argues that both classicising artistic creations a vast number literary products originate from mirror same intent rediscovering conquering their own past part Constantinopolitan court circles. most compelling force behind systematizing, redefining, reviving, restoring activity characterizes centuries was intellectuals’ vision cultural identity urged them create commission expressing bolstering self-image as well understanding culture.
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