Newly uncovered mosaics from the episcopal basilica of Philippopolis (2019 - 2021) Cover Image

Новоразкрити мозайки от епископската базилика на Филипопол (2019 - 2021)
Newly uncovered mosaics from the episcopal basilica of Philippopolis (2019 - 2021)

Author(s): Elena Kantareva-Decheva
Subject(s): History, Archaeology, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Cultural history, Architecture, Ancient World, History of Art
Published by: Академия за музикално, танцово и изобразително изкуство „Проф. Асен Диамандиев“ – Пловдив
Keywords: oval structure; lower mosaic floor; central panel; swastika meander; Emblemata; opus signinum mortar floor; opus tesselatum mosaics; opus sectile; Presbitery; Ciborium; conservation and restoration

Summary/Abstract: During the construction of the Visitor Center building over the Episcopal Basilica of Philippopolis in the period 2019-2021 continued the research, conservation and display of the mosaics and architectural sculpture. This publication presents the team’s preliminary observations on the recently discovered mosaic floors carried out in parallel with their conservation.

  • Issue Year: 1/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 23-34
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Bulgarian
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