Митологични изображения от дърворезбовани царски двери в Югозападна България
Mythological Images of Wood-Carved Royal Doors in Southwestern Bulgaria
Author(s): Vasil MarkovSubject(s): Anthropology, Social Sciences, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Customs / Folklore, Architecture, Geography, Regional studies, Visual Arts, Regional Geography
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: Bulgarian Revival art; semantics; mythology; symbols; wood carving
Summary/Abstract: Mythological symbols are depicted on wood-carved royal doors, originating from Revival Christian churches in Southwestern Bulgaria. The emphasis is on the images of dragons. The semantics of the symbols is analyzed. Their connection with the topics of fertility and the protection of the sacred space is studied.
Journal: Визуални изследвания
- Issue Year: 6/2022
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 13-15
- Page Count: 3
- Language: Bulgarian