In the wall paintings of Byzantine churches lighting devices such as candles, tapers, candelabra,... more In the wall paintings of Byzantine churches lighting devices such as candles, tapers, candelabra, candlestands, torches, oil lamps, etc. are depicted. This paper will try to gather information, as far as it is possible, about the types of lighting sources and the rendering of light and will also examine the devices from the artistic point of view to evaluate whether their virtual forms have any similarities with those which are found in churches nowadays. Focusing on the murals of Byzantine churches in Thessaloniki of c. 13th-14th centuries, which became known as the Palaeologan Renaissance, we will also attempt to make, in some cases, comparative lighting device analyses of the light and devices depicted in paintings of the same or later period. The examination will include the lighting devices which are depicted not only in the wall paintings in the Byzantine churches at Thessaloniki but also those in the Holy Monastery of Timios Prodromos near Serres.
The Church of the Panaghia Chalkeon (Our Lady of the Coppersmiths) in Thessaloniki Architecture a... more The Church of the Panaghia Chalkeon (Our Lady of the Coppersmiths) in Thessaloniki Architecture and the role of natural light in the church
The modern night lighting solutions are quite different from the way in which the surfaces and ar... more The modern night lighting solutions are quite different from the way in which the surfaces and architectural features of a building are illuminated by natural light. Visitors obtain a totally different idea of the architectural form of a building to that which they would obtain during the day. The present work proposes lighting solutions for various historical buildings and monuments. Under this proposal, not only are the floodlighting positioned some distance away from the building or monument they are intended to illuminate but also the external surfaces of the building are highlighted and shown off in a harmonious way. Sommario Sovente, l'applicazione delle moderne soluzioni d'illuminazione notturna su monumenti di valore storico o su edifici in recupero producono la distorsione delle loro peculiarità architettoniche. Nel presente lavoro sono esplicitati alcuni esempi d'illuminazione degli edifici storici o/e in recupero, proponendo idee teoriche e soluzioni applicative per poter ottenere un migliore risultato estetico.
The Monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis :Artificial and Natural LIghting of the Katholikon
Sec... more The Monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis :Artificial and Natural LIghting of the Katholikon Second Annual Conference on Byzantine and Medieval Studies. Nicosia ,12 -14 January 2018
In the wall paintings of Byzantine churches lighting devices such as candles, tapers, candelabra,... more In the wall paintings of Byzantine churches lighting devices such as candles, tapers, candelabra, candlestands, torches, oil lamps, etc. are depicted. This paper will try to gather information, as far as it is possible, about the types of lighting sources and the rendering of light and will also examine the devices from the artistic point of view to evaluate whether their virtual forms have any similarities with those which are found in churches nowadays. Focusing on the murals of Byzantine churches in Thessaloniki of c. 13th-14th centuries, which became known as the Palaeologan Renaissance, we will also attempt to make, in some cases, comparative lighting device analyses of the light and devices depicted in paintings of the same or later period. The examination will include the lighting devices which are depicted not only in the wall paintings in the Byzantine churches at Thessaloniki but also those in the Holy Monastery of Timios Prodromos near Serres.
The Church of the Panaghia Chalkeon (Our Lady of the Coppersmiths) in Thessaloniki Architecture a... more The Church of the Panaghia Chalkeon (Our Lady of the Coppersmiths) in Thessaloniki Architecture and the role of natural light in the church
The modern night lighting solutions are quite different from the way in which the surfaces and ar... more The modern night lighting solutions are quite different from the way in which the surfaces and architectural features of a building are illuminated by natural light. Visitors obtain a totally different idea of the architectural form of a building to that which they would obtain during the day. The present work proposes lighting solutions for various historical buildings and monuments. Under this proposal, not only are the floodlighting positioned some distance away from the building or monument they are intended to illuminate but also the external surfaces of the building are highlighted and shown off in a harmonious way. Sommario Sovente, l'applicazione delle moderne soluzioni d'illuminazione notturna su monumenti di valore storico o su edifici in recupero producono la distorsione delle loro peculiarità architettoniche. Nel presente lavoro sono esplicitati alcuni esempi d'illuminazione degli edifici storici o/e in recupero, proponendo idee teoriche e soluzioni applicative per poter ottenere un migliore risultato estetico.
The Monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis :Artificial and Natural LIghting of the Katholikon
Sec... more The Monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis :Artificial and Natural LIghting of the Katholikon Second Annual Conference on Byzantine and Medieval Studies. Nicosia ,12 -14 January 2018
Διεπιστημονική Ημερίδα, Ο Τεχνητός Φωτισμός από την Αρχαιότητα έως σήμερα. Μουσείο Μπενάκη, 2012
In this interdisciplinary colloquium, historians, art historians, archaeologists, museum professi... more In this interdisciplinary colloquium, historians, art historians, archaeologists, museum professionals, folklore specialists, electricians and engineers will present the evolution of artificial lighting from antiquity to the present. Their approaches will vary; some will rely on archaeological finds, historical sources and surviving artefacts; others will present measurements of the luminosity of ancient Greek light sources (performed using replicas), shedding new light on private spaces in antiquity.
Moving from Late Antiquity into the Middle Ages, the lighting devices used by Christians, Muslims and Jews in the eastern Mediterranean to illuminate their secular and religious buildings will be placed into focus. Furthermore, the enduring symbolism of light (and of the naked flame in particular) in religious practice will be examined.
The introduction of electricity resulted in the most significant change in the history of public illumination in Greece. This change took place in the late 19th - early 20th century. Research will focus on the irregular distribution of access to electricity in various parts of Greece, an irregularity that accentuated social differentiation. Turning to the present, electromechanical engineers will suggest innovative ways of illuminating archaeological sites and the most advanced lighting equipment for museums and artefact displays.
Appropriate interventions for the safeguarding of monuments and historical buildings –New design ... more Appropriate interventions for the safeguarding of monuments and historical buildings –New design tendencies Proceedings of the 3rd National Congress 9-11 April 2009 Thessaloniki
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Second Annual Conference on Byzantine and Medieval Studies.
Nicosia ,12 -14 January 2018
Second Annual Conference on Byzantine and Medieval Studies.
Nicosia ,12 -14 January 2018
Moving from Late Antiquity into the Middle Ages, the lighting devices used by Christians, Muslims and Jews in the eastern Mediterranean to illuminate their secular and religious buildings will be placed into focus. Furthermore, the enduring symbolism of light (and of the naked flame in particular) in religious practice will be examined.
The introduction of electricity resulted in the most significant change in the history of public illumination in Greece. This change took place in the late 19th - early 20th century. Research will focus on the irregular distribution of access to electricity in various parts of Greece, an irregularity that accentuated social differentiation. Turning to the present, electromechanical engineers will suggest innovative ways of illuminating archaeological sites and the most advanced lighting equipment for museums and artefact displays.
Proceedings of the 3rd National Congress
9-11 April 2009 Thessaloniki