Petru SOFRAGIU - Synaxarion in the Narthex Frescoes of Dionysiou Monastery from Mount Athos

Petru SOFRAGIU

Assist. PhD Faculty of Orthodox Theology Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi, ROMANIA

Abstract:

This article focuses on the study of the narthex decoration from Dionysiou catholicon, located on Mount Athos, which preserves frescoes from post byzantine period, assigned to Cretan school. The athonite architecture space generated a rich and original compositional arrangement of iconographic themes. Stylistic elements of compositions, the theological significance brought into the limelight the peculiarities and similarities with other monuments from Athos and other orthodox churches that have been decorated in post byzantine period.

Keywords:

narthex, menolog, synaxarion, frescoes, Dionysiou

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