Synaxarion in the Narthex Frescoes of Dionysiou
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Synaxarion in the Narthex Frescoes of Dionysiou Monastery from Mount Athos
Synaxarion in the Narthex Frescoes of Dionysiou Monastery from Mount Athos

Author(s): Petru Sofragiu
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Visual Arts, Theology and Religion
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: narthex; menolog; synaxarion; frescoes; Dionysiou;

Summary/Abstract: This article focuses on the study of the narthex decoration from Dionysioucatholicon, located on Mount Athos, which preserves frescoes from post byzantine period,assigned to Cretan school. The athonite architecture space generated a rich and originalcompositional arrangement of iconographic themes. Stylistic elements of compositions,the theological significance brought into the limelight the peculiarities and similaritieswith other monuments from Athos and other orthodox churches that have been decoratedin post byzantine period.

  • Issue Year: 25/2020
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 155-170
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: English