Chora Renovation, c. 1316–1321

Theodore Metochites renovated and richly redecorated the Chora with mosaics and frescoes, including a funerary parekklesion.

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c. 1316–1321 · Monumental program

Late Byzantine Renewal and Afterlives · approximate range

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Dating / scope noteRenovation and decoration campaign associated with Theodore Metochites.

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Picturing salvation — Chora’s brilliant Byzantine mosaics and frescoes
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Chora Church / MonasteryChora Renovation, c. 1316–1321 —occurs-at→ Chora Church / Monastery · source-backedWhy this? Explicit relationship rel-162.FrescoChora Renovation, c. 1316–1321 —uses-medium→ Fresco · source-backedWhy this? Explicit relationship rel-391.Late ByzantineChora Renovation, c. 1316–1321 —exemplifies→ Late Byzantine · source-backedWhy this? Explicit relationship rel-345.Theodore MetochitesChora Renovation, c. 1316–1321 —patron→ Theodore Metochites · source-backedWhy this? Explicit relationship rel-163.

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Chora Renovation, c. 1316–1321occurs-atChora Church / Monasteryrepresented-atAnastasis / Harrowing of Hell
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Chora Renovation, c. 1316–1321occurs-atChora Church / Monasteryrepresented-atKoimesis / Dormition of the Virgin
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