…ly unexplored. Furthermore, nowhere in the book is there a clear exposition of current research on the actual history of theTree itself,somethingthatwould definitelyfurtheran examination of historical evaluations of the motif. Also problematic is Giovino's approach to art-histori…

…g. 5), It is likely that the lintel was originally a spolia, adapted to fit its current purpose, with the monogram of Dmitar in Ljuboten serving as a potent symbol of the power struggles within the Serbian nobility—those aligned with King Stefan Dečanski versus supporters of the …