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George Tatakis

Book: Olympos - From Karpathos island to Byzantium

Book: Olympos - From Karpathos island to Byzantium

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

In this stunning visual journey, 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.

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

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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... ”

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
Black and White Photography Book By George Tatakis | Greece | Throw away your camera & become a photographer

George Tatakis

Throw away your camera & become a photographer, book by George Tatakis

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