Tag Archives: Royal Academy

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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Women, Men and Eunuchs: The Three Sexes in Byzantium

Posted on April 18, 2010 by proverbs6to10

A highly topical subject. Professor Liz James, University of Sussex, explores the different roles and lifestyles allocated to the three sexes who made up Byzantine society: men, the most important; women, the least significant; and eunuchs, neither one nor the … Continue reading →

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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 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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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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Easter and Byzantine Liturgical Music

Posted on April 12, 2009 by proverbs6to10

Something that is perhaps little known is the wealth of Byzantine liturgical music that has survived. The style of music is perhaps personified by the chant, but later pieces have a closer affinity to Western musical styles that we might associate with the Renaissance. This is no coincidence as contact between East and West increased after the retaking of the City from the Latins. Continue reading →

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“We are all children of Byzantium”

Posted on March 29, 2009 by proverbs6to10

During that time we also had numerous parallel events running – lectures, musical performances and seminars. It was a real Byzantine feast! One of the highlights was the 18th Annual Runciman Lecture given by Professor Judith Herrin, late of Kings College London, and author of many successful books on Byzantium including the wonderful “Byzantium: The Surprising Life of a Medieval Empire”. Continue reading →

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Byzantium and Leadership in a Crisis

Posted on March 28, 2009 by proverbs6to10

“There is nothing more conducive to the destruction of a nation, whether it be republic or monarchy, than the lack of men of wisdom and intellect. When a republic has many citizens, or a monarchy many ministers, of high quality it quickly recovers from those losses that are brought about by misfortune. When such men are lacking, it falls into the very depths of disgrace. That is why I deplore the present state of the Empire which, having produced so many excellent men in the past, has now been reduced to such a level of sterility that today’s governors possess nothing to elevate them above those whom they govern.” Continue reading →

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Welcome to My Byzantine Blog

Posted on March 28, 2009 by proverbs6to10

How do you start a blog? What pearls of wisdom can one offer to amuse, educate, and inform the thousands of readers that you expect will flock to read your musings about your chosen subject? (Pause for effect) … I … Continue reading →

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