George Tatakis

Book: Olympos - From Karpathos island to Byzantium

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V. Chryssanthopoulou, D. Phil
“ ...triumphantly introduces the reader and hopefully, the prospective visitor to Olympos, to some of its most interesting and unique cultural features, while also recreating the special atmosphere of this place, with glimpses of its old, premodern character, which induces feelings of nostalgia in both Olympitans and visitors alike... ”
M. Diakogeorgiou, MSc
“ ...The black-and-white Olympos of George Tatakis is poetry in pictures inspired by local tradition... ”

Book Contents

Introduction / Foreword
The Ethos Project
An Artistic Statement
Byzantine Easter in Olympos
Easter Tuesday Litany
The Transfiguration of the Saviour
The Dormition of the Virgin
A second festival, the night after…
A traditional engagement
A traditional wedding
A traditional baptism
The Feast of Saint John at the site of the ancient city of Βrykous
'Avlona Days'
The festival of St. Zacharias on the island of Saria
Fishing
Everyday life in Avlona
The festival of Michael the Archangel at Tristomo
The olive harvest
The festival of St. Minas
An afternoon with Yannis Philippakis
(of The Foals)
Herding goats
Sensations and feelings from Olympos

Description

Photography Coffee Table Book by George Tatakis. Photographic Essay on Olympos in Karpathos island, Greece.

Discover the captivating traditions and vibrant culture of Olympos, Karpathos island in Greece, through the lens of renowned photographer George Tatakis.

In this stunning visual journey through the traditions of rural Greece, Tatakis documents the daily life, festive celebrations, and religious traditions of this remote village, immersing readers in the warmth and resilience of its people.

From Byzantine Easter to the olive harvest, from traditional weddings to goat herding, Tatakis' evocative black and white photography captures the spirit and heritage of this unique corner of the Mediterranean, on this beautiful Greek island.

With an introduction by prof. Vassiliki Chryssanthopoulou, the book is a breathtaking tribute to the enduring beauty and traditions of rural Greece.