Новоразкритите стенописи в свода на Куриловския манастир от 1596 годинa
Newly Discovered Frescoes on the Barrel Vault of the Kurilo Monastery from 1596
Author(s): Stoyan BelevSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Architecture, Theology and Religion, Eastern Orthodoxy, History of Art
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: Kurilo Monastery; iconography programme; prophets’ belt; Post-Byzantine painting
Summary/Abstract: The article analyzes the sophisticated iconography programme of the dome/vault of the St. John of Rila Church of the Kurilo Monastery after the completion of the restoration work in 2018. It can be concluded that the iconographers had high professional skills, as well as a solid theological background. Тhe analysis also focuses on the technological aspect of painting the frescoes.
Journal: Визуални изследвания
- Issue Year: 7/2023
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 63-74
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English, Bulgarian