Post-Iconoclastic Cappadocian Figurative Programs

UNESCO describes Cappadocian monasticism as established during Iconoclasm, with restrained cross decoration then richly figurative rock-church painting after 842.

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after 842; 10th–early 13th c. examples · Continuity / regional variation

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Dating / scope noteUNESCO distinguishes restrained cross decoration during Iconoclasm from richly figurative rock-church painting after 842; named church dates remain monument-specific.

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Göreme Valleyrepresented-by-monument · source-backed Tokalı Kiliserepresented-by-monument · source-backed Karanlık Kiliserepresented-by-monument · source-backed

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Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia
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CappadociaPost-Iconoclastic Cappadocian Figurative Programs —occurs-at→ Cappadocia · source-backedWhy this? Explicit relationship rel-812.Göreme ValleyPost-Iconoclastic Cappadocian Figurative Programs —represented-by-monument→ Göreme Valley · source-backedWhy this? Explicit relationship rel-813.Karanlık KilisePost-Iconoclastic Cappadocian Figurative Programs —represented-by-monument→ Karanlık Kilise · source-backedWhy this? Explicit relationship rel-815.Restoration of Images, 843Post-Iconoclastic Cappadocian Figurative Programs —follows→ Restoration of Images, 843 · source-backedWhy this? Explicit relationship rel-816.

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Post-Iconoclastic Cappadocian Figurative Programsoccurs-atCappadociaassociated-with-periodFirst Iconoclast Period
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Post-Iconoclastic Cappadocian Figurative ProgramsfollowsRestoration of Images, 843grows-in-prominence-afterAnastasis / Harrowing of Hell
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