“Saints Cyril and Methodius”
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- Register Number: 10
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Address: 2 “Teodosius Tarnovski” St., Veliko Tarnovo 5000; University Library, “St. Cyril and St. Methodius” Veliko Tarnovo University
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Artist/Architect: Todor Kovachev
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Type of Site: Monumental decoration
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Name: “Saints Cyril and Methodius”
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- Technique: Sgraffito
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Dating: 1973
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Description – Analysis of the Type, Style & Iconography :
The sgraffito, situated on the wall of an interior staircase within Veliko Tarnovo University’s library, depicts the figures of Cyril and Methodius rendered in black and red against a white background.
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Condition:
The sgraffito is in a stable condition. There are traces of damage and possibly retouching on the right figure’s sleeve. The underlayer, however, is falling apart. -
Conservation / Restoration: No
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Preservation Regimes according to Bulgaria’s Cultural Heritage Act:
In order to preserve this work, it is necessary to: stabilize and reinforce the surface and structure; as well as to reconstruct the gaps; In order to better present this work to the public, it is necessary to provide for its regular maintanance and security; install lights for illumination; and add a plaque with the artist, title and year.
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Connection with the Environment: Micro – Favourable
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Primary Function of the Building:
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Current Function of the Building: Library
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Access: Public
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Observation Access: Unlimited
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