Livings symbolism in ecclesiastical architecture of st. Nocolas Church of the Monastery in Mesopotam
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https://doi.org/10.55312/op.v12i1-2.215Abstract
The purpose of this article is to describe the symbolism of living creatures used in the ecclesiastical architecture of the Church of St. Nicholas in the Monastery of Mesopotamia that represents one of the most prominent monuments of Albanian culture. This monument is notable not only for its outstanding architectural features, but also for its decorative elements that include the floor, capitals, sculptures on the exterior walls and symbolism with expressions of animal and plant creatures. Symbols, particularly in this
contexts, the eagle as a symbol of leadership is as old as gods, and ruling dynasties. As an archetype it can represent an all powerful deity, the sun (the same thing in many ancient religions), raw power, dominance, freedom of movement, etc.. The lion and the snake appear as frequent possible accompanying elements, while the dragon is encountered in almost as many objects. Their potential is clear to anyone who has an imaginative approach. Even in the case of St. Nicholas Church in Mesopotamia, the symbols appear as a very powerful expression of the facade of the monument.
Keywords:
symbolism, St. Nicola Church, Mesopotam, architecture, monumentsDownloads
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Meksi A. Arkitektura e kishës së Mesopotamit. Monumentet, 1972. Nr. 3: 47-94
Giakoumēs Geōrgios K.; Vlassas Grēgorēs; Hardy David A. (1996). Monuments of Orthodoxy in Albania. Doukas School. ISBN 9789607203090
Versaqis F. Visantiakos naos en Dhelvino. In “Arkeollogjikon Dheltion”, 2015. No. 1: 28-44
Ugolini L. Albania Antica, Roma, Milano, 1927. 142-142
Evans P. Animal symbolism in ecclesiastical architecture with a bibliography and seventy-eight illustrations. London: W.Heinemann 1896. p.173
Bara V. To Dhelvino, Athinë, 1966,151-153
Gega R. Të dhëna të reja mbi arkitekturën e manastirit të Shën Kollit në Mesopotam / New Data on the Architecture of St. Nicholas Monastery at Mesopotam. 2012. Iliria 36: 297-341
Biederman H. Dictionary of Symbolism: Cultural Icons and the Meanings Behind Them. New York: Meridian, 1994
Puzanova V., Dhamo Dh. Niekotorie pamjatniki monumentalnoj zhivopisi 13-14 V v Albanii. Studia Albanica, 1965. Nr. 2, 149
Shumka L. Comparison of indoor climate features following different climate guidelines in conservation examples of selected churches in Albania. 2019. International Journal Of Conservation Science. Volume 10, Issue 4: 623-630
Shumka L., Peri L., Lato E. The Needs for Determining Degradation Risks from Temperature and Relative Humidity of Post-Byzantine Church Indoor Environment. Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism. 2020. V. 11, N. 3: 601-606
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