- Byzantine Architectural Sculpture, Byzantine Architecture, Late Antiquity, Byzantine Archaeology, Archaeology, Constantinople, and 22 moreByzantine art, Byzantine Empire, Hagia Sophia, Marble Provenance, Study of Ancient Marble, Byzantine Studies, Byzantine Epigraphy, Late Antique and Byzantine History, Late Antique Archaeology, Late Antique and Byzantine Studies, Materiality of Art, Early Byzantine material culture, Early Christianity, Middle Byzantine Architecture and Sculpture, Mortuary archaeology, Mortuary Practices, Funerary Archaeology, Early Christian Architecture, Early Christian Archaeology, Early Christian Art, Visual Narrative, and Archaeology of death and burialedit
- Born and raised in Bilbao (Spain), I later moved to Germany and studied Byzantine Archaeology and Art History, Ancien... moreBorn and raised in Bilbao (Spain), I later moved to Germany and studied Byzantine Archaeology and Art History, Ancient History, Classical Archaeology and Greek Philology. I graduated at Heidelberg University with a Master-thesis entitled "Sv. Nikola in Varoš (Prilep). Tradition und Innovation im Kirchenbau Makedoniens des 13. Jhs.".
From 2015-2019, I worked at the SFB 933: Material Text Cultures as a pre-doctoral researcher and earned my PhD at Heidelberg University. My first book „Das Sepulkralwesen im Rauen Kilikien am Ende der Antike. Funerärarchäologie und Grabepigraphik einer spätantiken Landschaft.“ was published as volume 98 of the „Asia Minor Studien“-Series.
Together with S. Ardeleanu I have recently published the edited volume “Funerary Landscapes of the Late Antique oecumene – Contextualizing Epigraphic and Archaeological Evidence of Mortuary Practices” (open access: https://doi.org/10.17885/heiup.1176).
Since 2019, I have been working at the Early Christian Archaeology and Byzantine Art History Department at Göttingen University. My research interests include funerary archaeology, late antique and byzantine Asia Minor, late byzantine architecture and image-text relationships amongst others.edit
OPEN ACCESS BOOK: https://doi.org/10.17885/heiup.1176 This volume presents the first pan-Mediterranean panorama of Late Antique mortuary practices, combining and contextualizing an abundant dataset of archaeological and epigraphic... more
OPEN ACCESS BOOK: https://doi.org/10.17885/heiup.1176
This volume presents the first pan-Mediterranean
panorama of Late Antique mortuary practices, combining
and contextualizing an abundant dataset of
archaeological and epigraphic evidence. In 17 contributions,
a group of international specialists discusses
funerary evidence from 14 Late Antique landscapes,
in order to show the high diversity of microregional
and local customs in funerary cultures as well as the
significance of global trends. In this volume various
new methodological approaches are applied: the materiality
of epitaphs and tombs, their visibility, their
accessibility, their perception, their setting within
shifting spatial environments, as well as their crucial
role within social practices. Therefore, this book fundamentally
reshapes our understanding of mortuary
habits and the commemoration of the dead during
the transitional phase of the Long Late Antiquity.
This volume presents the first pan-Mediterranean
panorama of Late Antique mortuary practices, combining
and contextualizing an abundant dataset of
archaeological and epigraphic evidence. In 17 contributions,
a group of international specialists discusses
funerary evidence from 14 Late Antique landscapes,
in order to show the high diversity of microregional
and local customs in funerary cultures as well as the
significance of global trends. In this volume various
new methodological approaches are applied: the materiality
of epitaphs and tombs, their visibility, their
accessibility, their perception, their setting within
shifting spatial environments, as well as their crucial
role within social practices. Therefore, this book fundamentally
reshapes our understanding of mortuary
habits and the commemoration of the dead during
the transitional phase of the Long Late Antiquity.
Research Interests: Classical Archaeology, Late Antique and Byzantine Studies, Late Antique Archaeology, Greek Epigraphy, Funerary Archaeology, and 8 moreByzantine Studies, Late Antiquity, Latin Epigraphy, Late Antique Art and Archaeology, Mortuary archaeology, Funerary Practices, Paleochristian and Late Antique Archaeology, and Mortuary Practices
*** includes an English summary *** Wie veränderte sich das Sepulkralwesen des Rauen Kilikien am Übergang von Kaiserzeit zu Spätantike? Zur Beantwortung dieser Frage verfolgt der Autor Jon C. Cubas Díaz einen innovativen Ansatz, der... more
*** includes an English summary ***
Wie veränderte sich das Sepulkralwesen des Rauen Kilikien am Übergang von Kaiserzeit zu Spätantike?
Zur Beantwortung dieser Frage verfolgt der Autor Jon C. Cubas Díaz einen innovativen Ansatz, der erstmals für diese Region funerärarchäologische Befunde mit spätantiken Grabinschriften in Verbindung setzt und dabei insbesondere die Positionierung und Wahrnehmung von Schrift am Grab in den Fokus nimmt. So wird ein differenziertes Bild einer kleinasiatischen Sepulkrallandschaft am Ende der Antike entworfen.
Die Ergebnisse dieser Abhandlung tragen zum Verständnis der Rolle von Religion und Beruf im spätantiken Rauen Kilikien bei und beleuchten das vielseitige Verhältnis zwischen Schrift, Grabdenkmal und Raum im regionalen Sepulkralwesen. Sie zeigen, welche Möglichkeiten die Kombination klassischer Herangehensweisen und innovativer Methoden für vergleichende Studien bietet.
Darüber hinaus bietet der Band neben übersichtlichen Plänen der untersuchten Siedlungen mehrere Register sowie einen ausführlichen Tafelteil, der die Vielfalt des Sepulkralwesens im Rauen Kilikien illustriert.
Wie veränderte sich das Sepulkralwesen des Rauen Kilikien am Übergang von Kaiserzeit zu Spätantike?
Zur Beantwortung dieser Frage verfolgt der Autor Jon C. Cubas Díaz einen innovativen Ansatz, der erstmals für diese Region funerärarchäologische Befunde mit spätantiken Grabinschriften in Verbindung setzt und dabei insbesondere die Positionierung und Wahrnehmung von Schrift am Grab in den Fokus nimmt. So wird ein differenziertes Bild einer kleinasiatischen Sepulkrallandschaft am Ende der Antike entworfen.
Die Ergebnisse dieser Abhandlung tragen zum Verständnis der Rolle von Religion und Beruf im spätantiken Rauen Kilikien bei und beleuchten das vielseitige Verhältnis zwischen Schrift, Grabdenkmal und Raum im regionalen Sepulkralwesen. Sie zeigen, welche Möglichkeiten die Kombination klassischer Herangehensweisen und innovativer Methoden für vergleichende Studien bietet.
Darüber hinaus bietet der Band neben übersichtlichen Plänen der untersuchten Siedlungen mehrere Register sowie einen ausführlichen Tafelteil, der die Vielfalt des Sepulkralwesens im Rauen Kilikien illustriert.
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Conference Programme, Göttingen, 2-3 June 2022 It is planned as a hybrid event, which all of you are warmly invited to join. Abstract: Painted cycles based on the Akathistos represent one of the great novelties of late Byzantine art,... more
Conference Programme, Göttingen, 2-3 June 2022
It is planned as a hybrid event, which all of you are warmly invited to join.
Abstract:
Painted cycles based on the Akathistos represent one of the great novelties of late Byzantine art, translating a by then already ancient piece of liturgical music into the world of visual art. However, even though the Akathistos Hymn to the Virgin Mary has been studied quite extensively, the relationship between its text, music, and illustrations has not yet been fully explored.
Building on the Akathistos Hymn, the planned conference will examine late Byzantine intermedial compositional processes. Painted cycles based on the Akathistos should be studied as a product of the interaction between hymnography, psalmody, and visual art - not just as a mere visualisation of a text. Illuminated and notated manuscript copies of the hymn ought to be examined as evidence for varied liturgical and devotional practices. Icons and murals that illustrate the Akathistos need to be seen as constituent elements of sacred space. At the same time, the broader social and religious context(s) for the hymn’s use during the late Byzantine period need to be considered.
Methodologically, the conference will have as its focus the concept of intermediality, that is, the interface between various media of cultural expression. The organisers hope that it will contribute towards bridging the methodological gaps that separates various scholarly approaches to the study of medieval culture.
To join the conference online just contact us: jon.cubasdiaz@uni-goettingen.de
It is planned as a hybrid event, which all of you are warmly invited to join.
Abstract:
Painted cycles based on the Akathistos represent one of the great novelties of late Byzantine art, translating a by then already ancient piece of liturgical music into the world of visual art. However, even though the Akathistos Hymn to the Virgin Mary has been studied quite extensively, the relationship between its text, music, and illustrations has not yet been fully explored.
Building on the Akathistos Hymn, the planned conference will examine late Byzantine intermedial compositional processes. Painted cycles based on the Akathistos should be studied as a product of the interaction between hymnography, psalmody, and visual art - not just as a mere visualisation of a text. Illuminated and notated manuscript copies of the hymn ought to be examined as evidence for varied liturgical and devotional practices. Icons and murals that illustrate the Akathistos need to be seen as constituent elements of sacred space. At the same time, the broader social and religious context(s) for the hymn’s use during the late Byzantine period need to be considered.
Methodologically, the conference will have as its focus the concept of intermediality, that is, the interface between various media of cultural expression. The organisers hope that it will contribute towards bridging the methodological gaps that separates various scholarly approaches to the study of medieval culture.
To join the conference online just contact us: jon.cubasdiaz@uni-goettingen.de
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Funerary practices and epitaphs are a central research field of Classical Studies. Especially in times of social, political and religious change, evidence from the tombs and their surroundings is a key factor in our understanding of... more
Funerary practices and epitaphs are a central research field of Classical Studies. Especially in times of social, political and religious change, evidence from the tombs and their surroundings is a key factor in our understanding of continuity and transformation processes on multiple cultural levels. Late Antiquity was doubtlessly one of such transitional phases. However, research on burial practices and tomb inscriptions of this period is still very uneven. Although hundreds of necropoleis, coemeterial churches and individual tombs are known across the Late Antique World, a holistic documentation including epigraphic, iconographic, spatial and social analysis, as well as anthropological examination and natural scientific data, is mostly lacking.
Through this conference we would like to undertake a start to fill some lacunae on Late Antique funerary research. First, we will try to link as many disciplines as possible in order to draw a more complete picture of sepulchral habits of Late Antiquity as it hitherto has been done. Secondly, we intend to give – for the first time – a Mediterranean-wide overview on Late Antique funerary landscapes, not only examining global trends, but also local and regional habits. Thirdly, we want to illustrate the potential of new contextual approaches; questions on the materiality and design of epitaphs and tombs, their visibility, perception and accessibility will be central guidelines of our conference.
Through this conference we would like to undertake a start to fill some lacunae on Late Antique funerary research. First, we will try to link as many disciplines as possible in order to draw a more complete picture of sepulchral habits of Late Antiquity as it hitherto has been done. Secondly, we intend to give – for the first time – a Mediterranean-wide overview on Late Antique funerary landscapes, not only examining global trends, but also local and regional habits. Thirdly, we want to illustrate the potential of new contextual approaches; questions on the materiality and design of epitaphs and tombs, their visibility, perception and accessibility will be central guidelines of our conference.
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Perspektiven auf Byzanz, 5.–7. Juli 2012, Heidelberg
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19 May 2022
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The 1st Workshop of the Series "Strolling through Cilicia - New Research on Roman and Late Antique Cilicia" is entitled "Living in Roman and Late Antique Rough Cilicia" and will take place on January 20th. Speakers: Tim Howe, Asena... more
The 1st Workshop of the Series "Strolling through Cilicia -
New Research on Roman and Late Antique Cilicia" is entitled "Living in Roman and Late Antique Rough Cilicia" and will take place on January 20th.
Speakers: Tim Howe, Asena Kızılarslanoğlu and Günder Varinlioğlu.
Organized by: Jon C. Cubas Díaz, Serra Durugönul and Philipp Pilhofer.
New Research on Roman and Late Antique Cilicia" is entitled "Living in Roman and Late Antique Rough Cilicia" and will take place on January 20th.
Speakers: Tim Howe, Asena Kızılarslanoğlu and Günder Varinlioğlu.
Organized by: Jon C. Cubas Díaz, Serra Durugönul and Philipp Pilhofer.
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Strolling through Cilicia - New Research on Roman and Late Antique CIlicia This project consists of a workshops series focussing on Roman and Late Antique Cilicia which is going to take place in the Fall and Spring Semesters of... more
Strolling through Cilicia -
New Research on Roman and Late Antique CIlicia
This project consists of a workshops series focussing on Roman and Late Antique Cilicia which is going to take place in the Fall and Spring Semesters of 2021-22. The main goal is to digitally bring together scholars from North America, Europe and Turkey, regardless of the career stage (graduate students to professors), and tackle one specific topic during each of these workshops.
The project intends to improve scholarly exchange and become a platform where investigators can get feeback on current research projects, ideally even leading to further collaboration. Each workshop will incorporate three or four papers centered around its main theme, it will take about 2,5 hours. A publication is not planned.
Organized by: Jon C. Cubas Díaz, Serra Durugönül, Philipp Pilhofer
Contact:
jon.cubas.diaz@gmail.com
sdurugonul@gmail.com
philipp.pilhofer@kilikien.de
New Research on Roman and Late Antique CIlicia
This project consists of a workshops series focussing on Roman and Late Antique Cilicia which is going to take place in the Fall and Spring Semesters of 2021-22. The main goal is to digitally bring together scholars from North America, Europe and Turkey, regardless of the career stage (graduate students to professors), and tackle one specific topic during each of these workshops.
The project intends to improve scholarly exchange and become a platform where investigators can get feeback on current research projects, ideally even leading to further collaboration. Each workshop will incorporate three or four papers centered around its main theme, it will take about 2,5 hours. A publication is not planned.
Organized by: Jon C. Cubas Díaz, Serra Durugönül, Philipp Pilhofer
Contact:
jon.cubas.diaz@gmail.com
sdurugonul@gmail.com
philipp.pilhofer@kilikien.de
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KILIKIA’DA GEZİNTİ - KILIKIA’DA ROMA VE GEÇ ANTİK DÖNEME AİT YENİ ARAŞTIRMALAR Bu proje Kilikia’nın Roma ve Geç Antik Dönemleri’ne odaklanan bir çalıştay serisidir ve 2021-22 yılının Güz ve Bahar Dönemleri’nde... more
KILIKIA’DA GEZİNTİ -
KILIKIA’DA ROMA VE GEÇ ANTİK DÖNEME AİT YENİ ARAŞTIRMALAR
Bu proje Kilikia’nın Roma ve Geç Antik Dönemleri’ne odaklanan bir çalıştay serisidir ve 2021-22 yılının Güz ve Bahar Dönemleri’nde gerçekleştirilecektir.
Bu projenin ana hedefi, lisans mezunlarından profesörlere kadar Kuzey Amerika, Avrupa ve Türkiye’den meslektaşları dijital ortamda bir araya getirmek ve her bir çalıştayda belirlenen bir konuyu ele almaktır.
Bu projenin amacı, meslektaşlar arasında bilimsel alışverişi geliştirmek ve araştırmacıların güncel araştırma projelerinden faydalanmalarını hatta daha fazla iş birliğine yönelmelerini sağlamaktır.
Her çalıştay belirlenen ana konu çerçevesinde toplam 2.5 saat süren üç veya dört sunumu kapsayacaktır. Bir yayın çalışması yapılmayacaktır.
Organizasyon Komitesi: Jon C. Cubas Díaz, Serra Durugönül, Philipp Pilhofer.
İletişim:
jon.cubas.diaz@gmail.com
sdurugonul@gmail.com
philipp.pilhofer@kilikien.de
KILIKIA’DA ROMA VE GEÇ ANTİK DÖNEME AİT YENİ ARAŞTIRMALAR
Bu proje Kilikia’nın Roma ve Geç Antik Dönemleri’ne odaklanan bir çalıştay serisidir ve 2021-22 yılının Güz ve Bahar Dönemleri’nde gerçekleştirilecektir.
Bu projenin ana hedefi, lisans mezunlarından profesörlere kadar Kuzey Amerika, Avrupa ve Türkiye’den meslektaşları dijital ortamda bir araya getirmek ve her bir çalıştayda belirlenen bir konuyu ele almaktır.
Bu projenin amacı, meslektaşlar arasında bilimsel alışverişi geliştirmek ve araştırmacıların güncel araştırma projelerinden faydalanmalarını hatta daha fazla iş birliğine yönelmelerini sağlamaktır.
Her çalıştay belirlenen ana konu çerçevesinde toplam 2.5 saat süren üç veya dört sunumu kapsayacaktır. Bir yayın çalışması yapılmayacaktır.
Organizasyon Komitesi: Jon C. Cubas Díaz, Serra Durugönül, Philipp Pilhofer.
İletişim:
jon.cubas.diaz@gmail.com
sdurugonul@gmail.com
philipp.pilhofer@kilikien.de
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in: Sacred Architecture, Rite and Music between Byzantium and the West (6th-15th c.)/Sakralarchitektur, Ritus und Musik zwischen Byzanz und dem Westen (6.-15. Jh.), January 21-23 2021, Mainz.
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in: Relics in Sacred Space. An Archaeological Approach, December 13-14 2019, Vienna.
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XXIV. Tagung der AGCA, 10.-12. Mai 2018, Bonn
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Necropoleis Research Network, 3rd Annual Meeting, April 12-14, Beirut
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Lehrstuhl Antikes Christentum, Theologische Fakultät, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, 10. Februar 2018
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Space and Dimension in Late Antiquity and Byzantium, The Oxford University Byzantine Society’s 20th International Graduate Conference, 23rd – 24th February 2018, Oxford
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Lecture Series, Summer Term 2023
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A converted Amphitheatre, two dubious Emperors, changing representation strategies and not quite so Dark Ages. We are pleased to welcome Sabine Feist, Manuel D. Ruiz Bueno and Michael Kiefer @Goettingen in the upcomming Fall Term... more
A converted Amphitheatre, two dubious Emperors, changing representation strategies and not quite so Dark Ages.
We are pleased to welcome Sabine Feist, Manuel D. Ruiz Bueno and Michael Kiefer @Goettingen in the upcomming Fall Term 2019/20!
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Ein umgenutztes Amphitheater, zwei dubiose Kaiser, sich wandelnde Repräsentationsstrategien und gar nicht so Dunkle Jahrhunderte.
Wir freuen uns im Wintersemester 2019-20 Sabine Feist, Manuel Ruiz Bueno und Michael Kiefer in Göttingen begrüßen zu dürfen.
We are pleased to welcome Sabine Feist, Manuel D. Ruiz Bueno and Michael Kiefer @Goettingen in the upcomming Fall Term 2019/20!
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Ein umgenutztes Amphitheater, zwei dubiose Kaiser, sich wandelnde Repräsentationsstrategien und gar nicht so Dunkle Jahrhunderte.
Wir freuen uns im Wintersemester 2019-20 Sabine Feist, Manuel Ruiz Bueno und Michael Kiefer in Göttingen begrüßen zu dürfen.
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