Challenges in Preserving the Orthodox Traditions in Bulgarian Icon Painting
Dimitar Ivanov Dobrevski, Russana Goleva
pp. 24 - 31
 
Title: Challenges in Preserving the Orthodox Traditions in Bulgarian Icon Painting
Authors: Dimitar Ivanov Dobrevski, Russana Goleva

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.

Keywords: Orthodox Iconography; Traditional Technique; Modern Tendencies

Received: 05-04-2021     Accepted: 25-11-2021     Published: 07-12-2021

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