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man experience, offering a portrayal of the soul and a glimpse into the inner realms of the depicted fig- ures. The significance of color, the intricacies of form, and the profound subtleties of expression in Byzantine art continue to captivate and inspire, transcending time with their timeless beauty and depth of meaning.
Artists, with their prophetic gaze, stand at the forefront of unveiling the future. They discern the approaching shadows of destruction long before others, yet amidst adversity, they bolster the fragile hope of an arduous triumph. In Yiannis Tsarouhis’ contemplation, the neo-classicism of the Palaiolo- gan era raises a question: Were they the last to hold the knowledge and yearning for antiquity, or the first in a world yet to unfold, albeit not on our terms? It would be a lamentable fate if, every time mankind approaches the realm of the impossible, unforeseen obstacles thwart its realization.
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