"What Byzantinism Is This in Istanbul!" Online Exhibition Tour for Teachers

Teachers

In a guided online 3D tour, we explore the exhibition “What Byzantinism Is This in Istanbul!” and its collection of modern renditions of Byzantine history on various artistic media. Then, we take a look at the common themes in literature, music, visual arts, comics, film and fashion that relate to Byzantine history in various ways, and try to make sense of the apparent differences based on field, region and historical period.

Teachers will discover ways of integrating Pera Museum exhibitions’ curricula-compatible Teacher Guidebooks into their classroom activities and accompanying their students in the exhibitions, as well as a wide range of activities for different age groups.

Click here to view the guidebook for the “What Byzantinism Is This in Istanbul!”: Byzantium in Popular Culture collection exhibition.

The event is free of charge. Reservation is required. The event will take place on Zoom Meeting application. Participants will be issued participation certificates via e-mail at the end of the event.
Reservation is required for groups, which should include no less than 10 and no more than 80 participants. 

Duration: 30 minutes

For more information and reservations: ogrenme@peramuzesi.org.tr

Related Exhibition: “What Byzantinism Is This in Istanbul!”: Byzantium in Popular Culture

Please contact us for details about the online guided tour and workshop reservations.

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Wondrous Cures in Constantinople

Wondrous Cures in Constantinople

The shrines that created the glory of Constantinople through their lavish beauty were also repositories of precious relics and thus sources of healing. 

Demons, Symbols, and the Cosmos

Demons, Symbols, and the Cosmos

Beliefs surrounding illness and healing in Byzantium stem from the myths, astrology, and magic practiced around the Mediterranean by Jews, Egyptians, Mesopotamians, and Greeks.

Serpent Head

Serpent Head

The Greek god Apollo and his son Asklepios presided over the realm of medicine and healing. Apollo was also the god of light and sun, whose solar symbolism and association with medicine would become linked to Christ the Physician, and the resurrected.