Diversity of Luxury in Medieval Byzantium

Authors

Olivia Brock, Utah State University
Samantha Castro, Utah State University

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Description

In the medieval Byzantine world, owning and displaying luxury objects was a common way to communicate status. As one of the most affluent, diverse, and economical societies in the late classical and early medieval periods, Byzantium saw swift introduction of precious luxury objects into its mainstream material culture.

Keywords

Byzantium, medieval, classical, luxury

Disciplines

Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Art and Architecture | History of Art, Architecture, and Archaeology

Recommended Citation

Brock, Olivia and Castro, Samantha, "Diversity of Luxury in Medieval Byzantium" (2021). BYZANTIUM: Trade, Treasure, Tradition. 33.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/arth3620_2021/33