Address: “St. Cyril and St. Methodius” University of Veliko Tarnovo, Building 5, North Facade, “Confucius Center” Entrance , 2 “Theodosius Tarnovski” St., Veliko Tarnovo 5000

Coordinates:

43.081435, 25.634499

Artist/Architect: Polina Todorova, “Wallpainting” Major; Advisor: Assistant Professor Boris Jelev

Type of Site: Monumental decoration

Name: “Ahead! The science is a sun”

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Dating: 2008

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Condition:
The mosaic is in a stable condition of preservation, apart from some missing tesserae, which may have been mechanically removed. It is unclear if the individual panels were attached directly onto the wall or if they were attached on to a single surface which was then attached to the wall. There is a corroded frame with a metal construction visible underneath the mosaic, upon which panels are attached. The bonding material is either cement or Mapei synthetic glue.

Conservation / Restoration: 

Preservation Regimes according to Bulgaria’s Cultural Heritage Act:
In order to preserve this work, it is necessary to: clean the mosaic and reconstruct the missing tesserae. 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.

Plans and Documentation Relating to Implementation: No

Connection with the Environment: Favourable

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Current Function of the Building: “St. Cyril and St. Methodius” University of Veliko Tarnovo

Access: Public

Observation Access: Unlimited

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