Ideological and artistic program of St. Sophia in the symbolic dimension Cover Image

Ідейно-художня програма Софії Київської у символічному вимірі
Ideological and artistic program of St. Sophia in the symbolic dimension

Author(s): Tetyana S. Mershavka
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Architecture, Visual Arts
Published by: Національна академія керівних кадрів культури і мистецтв
Keywords: Mosaic; Oranta; Christianity; culture; the symbolism of architecture; the cathedral; the Wisdom of God;

Summary/Abstract: The article analyzed the ideological and artistic program of St. Sophia, the main temple of Ukraine-Rys’. This from the outset of its establishment, became the main temple of the city and state, and embodied the wisdom of God – descended to convert people. We consider the symbolism of temple architecture, its paintings.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 128-132
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Ukrainian
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