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Chivalry and the Tournaments
To understand the influence of chivalry on society, it is important to examine its role in civilizing—or failing to civilize—the customs of its time....
The Limits of Chivalric Law
It is often said that the laws of chivalry were strict and severe. Knights were expected to follow codes of honor, protect the weak,...
The Reputation of Chivalry
Many writers and historians have praised chivalry as a wise institution that helped civilize and refine society. For a long time, it was widely...
Museum Record and Comparative Examples
The icon of the Anastasis kept in the Antalya Museum (inventory number 34.2.82) measures approximately 36.7 × 48.4 cm. This icon can be compared...
General Overview of the Iconographic Program
The text describes several iconographic representations that appear in late and post-Byzantine art. Among these, there are images of Saint John the Theologian writing...
Byzantine Liturgical Cycles and Their Importance
In middle and late Byzantine art, many important examples come from the liturgical cycles dedicated to Christ, the Virgin Mary, and Saint John the...
Intercessory Prayer to Mary
The icon clearly functions as an intercessory image, in which the viewer prays to the Virgin Mary to intercede with Christ on behalf of...
Floral Decorations and Inscriptions
The lower edge of the icon is decorated with a garland of flowers, including roses, tulips, and violets with green leaves. These floral motifs...
The Icon’s Main Figures
The icon shows the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child at its center. Mary is dressed in a green undergarment covered with a bright...
Ottoman Trade and the World Economy
Between 1750 and 1815, the Ottoman Empire became increasingly connected to the world economy. By the second half of the nineteenth century, several factors...
