Interaction of Images in Sacred Space: A Case Study: The Church of St Barbara in Khe, Upper Svaneti

A detailed analysis of the Church of St Barbara in Khe, Upper Svaneti, reveals how diverse Christian images interact within sacred space to create a meaningful liturgical environment. The study focuses on the fresco-icons of the Church Fathers in the sanctuary apse, demonstrating their role in adding new semantic content and reinforcing the church's symbolic significance. These images, attributed to a local workshop from the 13th and 14th centuries, reflect a blend of Byzantine cultural formulas with local artistic traditions. The research highlights the stylistic and iconographic features that illustrate this 'translation' process, providing insights into how sacred spaces are constructed through visual narratives.

Chichinadze, N. (2023). Interaction of Images in Sacred Space: A Case Study: The Church of St Barbara in Khe, Upper Svaneti. Medieval Svaneti: Objects, Images, and Bodies in Dialogue with Built and Natural Spaces, 86–99. https://doi.org/10.1484/m.convisup-eb.5.136732