Bc. Katarína Šimová

Master's thesis

Adorned with Faith: Early Medieval Objects of Christians Personal Piety 300-800 AD

Adorned with Faith: Early Medieval Objects of Christians Personal Piety 300-800 AD
Abstract:
Diplomová práca skúma vizuálne prvky neskoro antických a rane stredovekých predmetov kresťanskej osobnej zbožnosti a to, ako odrážali špecifické potreby svojich nositeľov. Zaoberá sa najmä obdobím medzi 4. a 9. storočím v Rímskej a Byzantskej ríši. Predmetom práce je teda reprezentácia kresťanskej viery v týchto artefaktoch, na ktorú je nahliadané aj optikou písomností dobových cirkevných autorít a …more
Abstract:
The thesis explores the visual features of late antique and early medieval objects of Christian personal piety, examining how they reflected the specific needs of their wearers. It focuses mainly on the period between the 4th and the end of the 9th century in the Roman and Byzantine Empire. Primarily, it delves into the representation of Christian faith in the artifacts, contextualized by the writings …more
 
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 3. 5. 2024

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 10. 6. 2024
  • Supervisor: prof. Ivan Foletti, MA
  • Reader: PhD Chiara Croci

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