Orthodox Iconography Traditional Technique Modern Tendencies
Issue Date:
7-Dec-2021
Publisher:
Institute of Mathematics and Informatics – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Citation:
Dobrevski, D., Goleva, R. (2021). Challenges in Preserving the Orthodox Traditions in Bulgarian Icon Painting. Cultural and Historical Heritage: Preservation, Presentation, Digitalization (KIN Journal), 7(2), ISSN 2367-8038, Institute of Mathematics and Informatics – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 24–31. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.26615/issn.2367-8038.2021_2_002
Series/Report no.:
Cultural and Historical Heritage: Preservation, Presentation, Digitalization (KIN Journal), 7(2);
Abstract:
Bulgarian iconography is centuries old and, as its peoples, has both suffered and triumphed from the heavy hand that destiny has dealt them. It is an important element of our national, historical and cultural heritage. Today, the number of fortuitous circumstances notwithstanding, the Bulgarian iconography is facing multitude of challenges, including the danger of the loss of its tradition. This report raises the core present-day issues iconographs and restorers face, issues related to the limits of the orthodox tradition.
Description:
Българската иконопис има многовековна история, споделила тежката съдба на народа ни, преминал през превратности, върхове и падения. Тя е важен елемент от националното ни културно и историческо наследство. Днес, независимо от редица благоприятни обстоятелства, българската иконопис е изправена отново пред много предизвикателства и опасност да се загуби традицията. Докладът повдига основни актуални проблеми, стоящи пред иконописци и реставратори, свързани с изясняване на границите на православните традиции.
