Eleni-Anna Chlepa, Byzantine Monuments in Modern Greece. Ideology and Practice of Restorations 1833-1939.

A comprehensive and systematic survey of restorations conducted on Byzantine monuments in modern Greece from 1833 to 1939, including the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Monasteries of Daphni, Hosios Loukas, and Nea Moni of Chios. This seminal work, originally published in Greek in 2011, provides an unparalleled level of detail and has significantly advanced scholarly understanding in this field. The book's meticulous archival research and analysis have become an essential reference for any study involving material evidence from Byzantine monuments in Greece. Its English translation, supported by the A.G. Leventis Foundation, maintains the original text's rigor and includes updates on related publications since 2011.

Cormack, R. (2024). Eleni-Anna Chlepa, Byzantine Monuments in Modern Greece. Ideology and Practice of Restorations 1833-1939. Journal of Greek Archaeology, 9, 527–528. https://doi.org/10.32028/jga.v9i.2779