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This global symposium on Byzantine artistic heritage brought together scholars, curators, and art historians from a diverse array of 30+ countries to examine the persistent influence of Byzantine artistic traditions. Taking place in the ancient metropolis of Thessaloniki, the conference featured a rich program of 100+ lectures ranging from iconography and mosaic techniques to how Byzantine forms shaped Western artistic development.

Participants examined how sacred iconography, courtly emblems, and site - http://jinos.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=free&wr_id=4147660 - structural ingenuity shaped the broader visual language of the medieval world from Anatolia to North Africa.

A standout moment included a collaborative display of rarely seen manuscripts and liturgical objects from monasteries in Mount Athos and the Coptic communities of Egypt. Scholars presented new findings on color composition studies that uncovered the supply chains of precious pigments and metallic finishes, illustrating the intricate transregional markets that enabled the flourishing of Byzantine craftsmanship.

Additional sessions explored the role of women as patrons and artisans, a subject long underrepresented in previous scholarship.

A keynote lecture by Professor Elena Vasiliev explored the ways in which Byzantine art was transformed within Eastern European and Islamic artistic traditions, refuting claims of artistic insularity. She argued that Byzantine motifs were not merely copied but reinterpreted to align with regional religious identities and governance ideals. This perspective provoked thoughtful contention among participants, many of whom offered regional analyses of regions ranging from the Balkans to the Sudanese kingdoms.

Interactive sessions provided practical training in classical gold-leaf application and egg-based pigmentation, allowing participants to develop tactile insight into the techniques 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 an urgent appeal to enhance global cooperation in conserving and digitally archiving the artistic legacy of Byzantium, particularly in regions affected by conflict or climate change. Participants unanimously recognized the study of Byzantine art is not a relic of history but remains vital to understanding the the shared aesthetic roots of civilizations.

As one participant put it, Byzantine art speaks in colors and forms that still resonate across centuries and cultures.