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ISBN 10: 0710012705 
ISBN 13: 9780710012708
Author: Otto Demus

Byzantine Mosaic Decoration 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Origins and Early Flowering (4th - 6th Centuries AD)

• Chapter 1: Roots in Late Antiquity and Early Christian Art
  • Roman Mosaic Traditions and Their Legacy
  • Transition to Christian Iconography
  • Early Basilicas and Baptismal Chapels
• Chapter 2: Ravenna: The Golden Age of Byzantine Mosaics in the West
  • Galla Placidia's Mausoleum
  • Sant'Apollinare Nuovo and Sant'Apollinare in Classe
  • San Vitale: Imperial Splendor and Theological Depth
  • Technique and Style in Ravenna
• Chapter 3: Constantinople: Imperial Patronage and Grand Visions
  • Early Examples in the Imperial City (e.g., Great Palace, Hagia Sophia's initial phase)
  • The Reign of Justinian and Theodora: Vision and Scale
  • Early Iconography of Christ, Mary, and Saints

Part II: The Iconoclastic Crisis and Revival (7th - 11th Centuries AD)

• Chapter 4: The Impact of Iconoclasm (8th - 9th Centuries AD)
  • Theological Debates and Destruction of Images
  • Survivors and Reinterpretations
  • Consequences for Mosaic Art
• Chapter 5: The Macedonian Renaissance (9th - 10th Centuries AD)
  • The Return of Figural Art
  • New Thematic Emphasis: Imperial Portraits, Narrative Cycles
  • Notable Examples: Hagia Sophia (Post-Iconoclasm Mosaics)
• Chapter 6: Middle Byzantine Monastic Decoration
  • The Classical Ideal and Monastic Patronage
  • Daphni, Hosios Loukas, and Nea Moni: Triad of Beauty
  • The "Dome of Heaven" and Church Layout
  • Iconographic Programs: The Komnenian Style

Part III: Later Developments and Regional Expressions (12th - 15th Centuries AD)

• Chapter 7: The Komnenian Period and Its Expressiveness (12th Century AD)
  • Emotional Intensity and Humanism
  • Increased Realism and Nuance
  • Further Examples within Constantinople and Beyond
• Chapter 8: The Palaiologan Renaissance (13th - 15th Centuries AD)
  • Renewed Artistic Vitality After the Latin Occupation
  • The Chora Church (Kariye Camii): A Masterpiece of Narrative Detail
  • Blending of Old Traditions and New Innovations
  • The Last Flourishing Before the Fall of Constantinople

Part IV: Themes, Technique, and Significance

• Chapter 9: Iconography and Narrative Programs
  • The Pantokrator, Theotokos, and Hierarchy of Saints
  • Narrative Cycles: Feasts, Miracles, and Passions
  • Imperial Portraits and Donor Figures
  • Symbolism and Theological Meaning
• Chapter 10: Materials, Methods, and Workshops
  • Types of Tesserae (Glass, Stone, Gold)
  • Preparation of the Wall and Mortar
  • The Role of the Artist and Workshop Organization
  • Light, Color, and Optical Effects
• Chapter 11: The Function and Context of Mosaic Decoration
  • Mosaics as Liturgical Aids and Teaching Tools
  • The Experience of Sacred Space
  • Patronage: Emperors, Empresses, Monks, and Donors
  • Mosaics as Manifestations of Imperial and Spiritual Power

Conclusion: The Enduring Legacy of Byzantine Mosaics

• Influence on Western and Eastern European Art
• Conservation and Preservation Challenges
• Modern Interpretations and Scholarship
• The Timeless Beauty of Light and Glass

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