Why I do not Believe in Byzantium?

FOLETTI, Ivan. Why I do not Believe in Byzantium? In 6th Day of Byzantine Studies, 1.11.2019, Brno. 2019.

Basic information

• Original name: Why I do not Believe in Byzantium?
• Authors: FOLETTI, Ivan (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution).
• Edition: 6th Day of Byzantine Studies, 1.11.2019, Brno, 2019.

Other information

• Original language: English
• Type of outcome: Requested lectures
• Field of Study: 60401 Arts, Art history
• Country of publisher: Czech Republic
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• RIV identification code: RIV/00216224:14210/19:00107750
• Organization unit: Faculty of Arts
• Keywords (in Czech): Byzanc; 18.-19. století; koncept Byzance; studená válka; středověké Středomoří
• Keywords in English: Byzantium; 18th-19th century; concept of Byzantium; Cold War; Medieval Mediterranean
• Tags: rivok

Abstract

“Byzantium” is a notion which was applied to the Eastern Roman Empire during the 17th century. Later it became a concept crucial for describing cultural and artistic identities of the Orthodox world. However, does this modern notion correspond to a pre-modern reality? And what are the challenges produced by the use (and overuse) of a modern concept for the understanding of the past? Finally, is it not that Byzantium has progressively become a powerful virtual reality, where everybody can project his/her dreams and prejudices?

Links

• GA18-20666S, research and development project: Name: Kondakovovo dědictví, Byzance a emigrace (André Grabar a Seminarium Kondakovianum) (Acronym: HNK)

Investor: Czech Science Foundation