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The International Conference on Byzantine World Art brought together scholars, curators, and art historians from over thirty countries to explore the enduring legacy of the artistic heritage of the Eastern Roman Empire. Taking place in the ancient metropolis of Thessaloniki, the conference featured over a hundred presentations ranging from iconography and mosaic techniques to the influence of Byzantine aesthetics on later medieval and Renaissance art.

Participants examined how devotional art, political iconography, and design breakthroughs shaped artistic expression throughout the Byzantine sphere and its peripheries.

A standout moment included a collaborative display of rarely seen manuscripts and liturgical objects from the monastic libraries of Athos and the Coptic churches of the Nile Valley. Researchers shared new findings on color composition studies that uncovered the supply chains of precious pigments and metallic finishes, illustrating the intricate transregional markets that supported Byzantine art production.

Panel discussions also addressed the the agency of women in commissioning and producing art, a topic historically marginalized in previous scholarship.

The opening plenary delivered by Professor site (www.affair.co.kr) Elena Vasiliev explored the ways in which Byzantine art was transformed within Eastern European and Islamic artistic traditions, challenging the notion of cultural isolation. She argued that Byzantine motifs were not simple reproductions but culturally nuanced reinterpretations to align with regional religious identities and governance ideals. This perspective sparked lively debate among attendees, many of whom offered regional analyses of Georgia, Serbia, and even as far as Ethiopia and Nubia.

Hands-on seminars delivered hands-on experiences with authentic Byzantine metal gilding and icon painting techniques, allowing participants to better understand the craftsmanship behind the objects they study.

An accompanying open-air showcase featured restored frescoes and portable icons borrowed from sacred sites and institutions spanning the Mediterranean basin.

The conference concluded with a a collective plea to expand transnational efforts to safeguard and electronically document Byzantine art heritage, with priority given to areas under threat from instability or ecological degradation. Participants unanimously recognized the study of Byzantine art is not confined to the past but continues to illuminate the interconnectedness of global artistic traditions.

In the words of an attendee, Byzantine art speaks in colors and forms that still resonate across centuries and cultures.