The restorer of the Russian icon: Nikodim Kondakov and his activities in the Ccommittee of Care on Russian icon painting (1901-1918)
Journal: Studia Humanitatis (Vol.2021, No. 3)Publication Date: 2021-10-25
Authors : Walczak D.;
Page : 11-11
Keywords : Nikodim Kondakov; Committee of Care on Russian icon painting; icon; icon painting training workshops; Iconographical Script;
Abstract
Academician Nikodim Kondakov (1844-1925), well known as a Byzantine art historian and author of important scientific works on the history of the Russian icon, was also an active fighter for the revival of Russian icon painting and one of the creators of the Committee of Care on Russian icon painting (1901-1918). For 17 years the scientist has always been in the position of managing the affairs of the Committee and attended almost all its meetings. The article describes the comprehensive scientific and organizational activities of N. Kondakov in this institution. Based on the extensive historical material contained in the reports of the Committee meetings, as well as based on the memoirs of the scientist, the author shows Kondakov's role in the revival of Russian icon-painting in the creation of the Illustrated Iconographical Script, the organization of the Committee icon painting schools, icon shops, etc.
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