On the Eirene Mosaic from Philippopolis, Thrace
Abstract
The present article deals with the mosaic pavements of one of most significant residential complexes in Late Antique Philippopolis – the Domus Eirene. The name of the complex refers to the personification that is the main element in the decoration not only of the reception hall, but the entire building. An analysis of two main aspects is made: one concerning the transformation of the image of the personification into a Christian saint, and another which concerns the transformation of the complex itself into a domus episcopalis and how that is reflected in the mosaic pavements. In the case of Eirene the image may have well been connected with historical events, contemporary or nearly contemporary with the time when the mosaic was produced, and also with political and religious propaganda.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Archaeology
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
İvo Topalılov
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0000-0002-0565-2054
Publication Date
November 30, 2018
Submission Date
November 30, 2017
Acceptance Date
July 12, 2018
Published in Issue
Year 2018 Number: 11
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