23/05/2024 10:30
- 17:30
HALL: FATESI - TRIPPODO
Proponent:
Cvetković V.
Chair:
Cvetković V.
Speaker:
Cvetković V.,
Kalezic M.,
Knezevic A.R.,
Piperski N.,
Plecas T.,
Rosic J.,
Skliris D.,
Stankovic N.,
Tesic Radovanovic D.
The panel aims to explore the impact of Neoplatonic metaphysical concept of light on the Christian, both Orthodox and Catholic, and Islamic traditions in the 14th and 15th the Balkans, exploring their influence on theological and philosophical doctrines, religious rituals, artistic and architectural creations, as well as medical practices. Particular emphasis will be dedicated to the Neoplatonic concept of light, specifically examining its manifestation in two mystical and monastic movements of the era: Christian Hesychasm, originating with the monks of Mount Athos, and Islamic Sufism, embraced by the Ottoman military during their Balkan campaigns. The panel also scrutinises the Italian Renaissance's adoption of Neoplatonic concept of light by investigating the introduction of medical practices into the Balkans during the 15th century.