https://digitalexhibits.hollins.edu/files/original/ffd45c431d448ef9c995fff1aecc6c68.JPG bba8a282be2cb1540c9676da2c0e4fe3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Greek in the Wild: Inscriptions Explained Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Images provided for non-commercial research and reference use only. No permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). Should you have use questions or any legal concerns about this image or collection, please contact the library. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ancient Greece Description An account of the resource The Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic works of art in this collection were all displayed with an accompanying inscription in ancient Greek. The interaction between the visual image and inscribed text can illuminate the function, meaning, and impact of the artistic object. The inscriptions are epitaphs, dedications, signatures, historical records, and literary records that contextualize the artistic production of ancient Greece in a variety of ways. <a href="http://digitalexhibits.hollins.edu/exhibits/show/greekinthewild/introduction">View the interactive exhibit</a>. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Pria Jackson, Amanda McVey, Amelia Verkerk, Tina Salowey Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource [unknown] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Lazarides, Paul. Hossios Loukas. Apollo Editions, 1987. Language A language of the resource Ancient Greek Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Osios Loukas_01 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1000-1050 CE Title A name given to the resource Osios Loukas Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Amanda McVey, Tina Salowey(photo) Description An account of the resource The mosaic depicts Jesus wearing a neutral tunic, wrapped in blue cloak, and holding a book in his left hand. The second part of the inscription is located on the book, which is open in about the middle of its pages. On either side of him, above his shoulders, are his initials, which allows the viewer to identify him as Jesus. With his right hand, he is holding his middle and ring finger his his thumb. His index and pinky fingers both remain straight up, and the back of the hand is facing the viewer. Ι<ΗΣΟΥ>Σ Χ<ΡΙΣΤΟ>Σ Ἐγώ εἰμι τὸ φῶς τοῦ κόσμου. ὁ ἀκολουθῶν ἐμοὶ οὐ μὴ περιπατήσῃ ἐν τῇ σκοτιᾳ, ἀλλ᾽ἕξει τὸ φῶς τῆς ζωῆς. (transcription) Jesus Christ. I am the light of the world. The one who follows me shall not walk in darkness but will have the light of life. (translation) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mosaic (process) Relation A related resource Part of <a href="http://digitalexhibits.hollins.edu/exhibits/show/greekinthewild/introduction">Greek in the Wild: Inscriptions Explained</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Images provided for non-commercial research and reference use only. No permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). Should you have use questions or any legal concerns about this image or collection, please contact the <a href="http://presslib.hollins.edu/">Wyndham Robertson Library</a>. Subject The topic of the resource Ancient Greece, architectural mosaic byzantine greek in the wild mosaic