Synaxarion in the Narthex Frescoes of Dionysiou Monastery from Mount Athos
Synaxarion in the Narthex Frescoes of Dionysiou Monastery from Mount Athos

Summary/Abstract: This article focuses on the study of the narthex decoration from Dionysioucatholicon, located on Mount Athos, which preserves frescoes from post byzantine period,assigned to Cretan school. The athonite architecture space generated a rich and originalcompositional arrangement of iconographic themes. Stylistic elements of compositions,the theological significance brought into the limelight the peculiarities and similaritieswith other monuments from Athos and other orthodox churches that have been decoratedin post byzantine period.

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