Gary Vikan Books

This author's work delves into the world of art and its historical context, drawing from a profound understanding of visual culture and its evolution. They explore how art both reflects and shapes societies, offering insightful commentary on aesthetics and their cultural resonance. Their analyses are built upon extensive research, providing readers with a rich exploration of the artistic landscape. The prose is carefully crafted, ensuring an engaging experience for art enthusiasts.

Early Byzantine Pilgrimage Art, Revised Edition

From the Holy Land to Graceland
Sacred People, Places and Things in Our Lives
202 pages
8 hours of reading
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Exploring the concept of Graceland as a sacred site, the book presents Elvis Presley as a modern saint and his fans as contemporary pilgrims. It draws parallels between these devotees and early Christians, highlighting their shared reverence for icons, relics, and the rituals surrounding their admiration for Elvis. Through this lens, the author delves into themes of faith, cultural iconography, and the spiritual connections formed through fandom.
Early Byzantine Pilgrimage Art, Revised Edition
Gary Vikan examines the portable artifacts of eastern Mediterranean pilgrimage from the 5th to the 7th century, presenting them in the context of contemporary pilgrim's texts & the archaeology of sacred sites.

From the Holy Land to Graceland

Early Byzantine Pilgrimage Art, Revised Edition