Category Archives: Byzantium 330-1453 Exhibition

Podcast: A Sinai Illuminated Manuscript of the Heavenly Ladder – Spiritual Ascents through Art

Posted on March 17, 2014 by proverbs6to10

I am reposting this as it is one of the best talks you can find about one of the greatest of icons. Father Justin, Librarian of the Monastery of Saint Catherine, Sinai, discusses how the illuminated manuscript of The Ladder … Continue reading →

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Byzantium 330-1453 for $57.50

Posted on March 18, 2012 by proverbs6to10

Something that may interest some of you. I have been contacted by a New York publisher who has copies of the 2008 catalogue from the Byzantium: 330-1453 exhibition. The copies are available at $57.50 which is a lot lower than … Continue reading →

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Newsnight review of Byzantium at the Royal Academy

Posted on October 13, 2010 by proverbs6to10

This may be the final piece that I can uncover about the Royal Academy’s Byzantium exhibition. The (generally) excellent Newsnight team discuss Byzantium 330-1453 which explores the art and culture of the Byzantine empire. This is an interesting (and lively!) discussion … Continue reading →

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How to put together a Byzantine exhibition

Posted on September 7, 2010 by proverbs6to10

I never fail to think about the Royal Academy’s Byzantium 330-1453 exhibition without a slight tinge of regret. We only managed one visit. Whilst we made the absolute most of that I do wish that we had gone back again. … Continue reading →

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Icon of the Triumph of Orthodoxy from BBC’s History of the World Series

Posted on July 7, 2010 by proverbs6to10

At last this series brings us something from Byzantium! As the series now approaches a point in time which is just prior to the Renaissance, why has Byzantium had just one ‘outing’? The series lays claim to be a history … Continue reading →

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Images of Byzantium

Posted on May 11, 2010 by proverbs6to10

I thought you might enjoy this short slide show of images from the Byzantium 330-1453 exhibition. Click on the Icon of Sergios and Bacchos below. From the Guardian. Related category: Byzantium 330-1453 Exhibition Category

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Icons and the Practice of Prayer – Rowan Williams

Posted on March 31, 2010 by proverbs6to10

As we approach Easter, here is another chance to listen to this fascinating talk by the Archbishop of Canterbury, His Grace Dr Rowan Williams. Icons are – among other things – practical aids to meditative prayer, and painted in a … Continue reading →

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The Byzantine music of Cappella Romana

Posted on March 28, 2010 by proverbs6to10

As we approach Easter you may wish to add to your collection of Byzantine Orthodox music. The best in this field at the moment, in my view, are Cappella Romana. You can buy the CDs or download MP3 format. Click … Continue reading →

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The Making of Byzantium 330-1453

Posted on March 19, 2010 by proverbs6to10

Byzantium 330–1453 Dr Adrian Lock, exhibition co-curator of the Byzantium exhibition explains what goes into making such an important event so successful. Listen here. You will have to download but it is only 30 Mb. Related article: Byzantium: Looking at a … Continue reading →

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A Sinai Illuminated Manuscript of the Heavenly Ladder: Spiritual Ascents through Art

Posted on February 23, 2010 by proverbs6to10

Father Justin, Librarian of the Monastery of Saint Catherine, Sinai, discusses how the illuminated manuscript of The Ladder of Divine Ascent provides insights into the spirituality of Sinai and the theology of art in the Orthodox Church. Supported by The … Continue reading →

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Icons and Iconoclasm: Religious Imagery in Christianity, Judaism and Islam

Posted on February 14, 2010 by proverbs6to10

Another audio recording from events running along with the Byzantium 330-1453 exhibition Listen here. You will have to download but it is only 30 Mb. In contrast to the polytheistic religions and their exuberant depictions of their many gods, Christianity, Judaism … Continue reading →

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Byzantium: Looking at a Mirage

Posted on February 11, 2010 by proverbs6to10

We look back to the hugely successful 2008/09 exhibition that took place at London’s Royal Academy. Listen to this superb introduction delivered by curator Robin Cormack by clicking here. You will have to download but it is only 25 Mb. Related … Continue reading →

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