Храмы Ани в контексте армяно-грузинских архитектурных взаимосвязей второй половины X — первой половины XI века. К постановке проблемы

A new perspective on Armenian-Georgian architectural interrelations reveals active and intensive exchanges between the two regions during the late 10th to early 11th centuries, a period marked by the flourishing of Ani in Armenia and significant cathedral construction in Georgia. The study identifies striking similarities in church typology and decorative forms—such as combined squinch-pendentive transitions, pseudo-Ionic capitals, and conch niche designs—that suggest not just parallel development or shared roots but evidence of direct cultural exchange between elites and master builders. Preliminary findings highlight the potential for deeper analysis, including the comparison of Tayk’s (Tao) cathedrals with Ani Cathedral and Samtavro in Mtskheta, pointing to a dynamic period of architectural innovation. This research was supported by the Russian Science Foundation.

Казарян, Армен Юрьевич, & Баева, Ольга Владимировна. (2024). Churches of Ani in the Context of Armenian-Georgian Architectural Interrelations of the Second Half of the 10th – First Half of the 11th Century: Addressing the Problem. Actual Problems of Theory and History of Art, 14, 170–181. https://doi.org/10.18688/aa2414-2-12