''Fresco-Hunting'' Photo Research Expedition to Medieval Balkan Churches
Location
Multiple Locations +2
- Bulgaria
- Serbia
Term
Spring, Summer
Subject Areas
Anthropology
Archaeology
Architecture
Art History
Arts
Classical Studies
Computer Science
Conservation and Preservation
Graphic Design
History
Humanities
Religious Studies
Russian and Eastern European Studies
Theology
Visual Arts
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Sep 18, 2020
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About Program
The "Fresco-Hunting" Photo Research Expedition to Medieval Balkan Churches provides a unique opportunity for students and volunteers to take part in an expedition to document abandoned medieval churches/chapels and their frescos in western Bulgaria, and to visit many other Christian Orthodox churches, monasteries, museums and archaeological sites in Sofia, western Bulgaria and eastern Serbia. The expedition and the field school are coordinated by the Balkan Heritage Foundation (BHF).
Video and Photos
Program Highlights
- Travel to significant heritage sites in western Bulgaria and eastern Serbia.
- Optional workshop for illustration of architectural features and frescos using graphic software corresponding to the latest trends in digital humanities.
- Receive training in survey management, digital photography, and surveys of architecture and iconographic programs