Partners: GACC, Conservatione Beni Culturali (Italy)

About the Site: The frescos of the Church of St. Nicholas in Kintsvisi belong to the13th century, the “Golden Age” of Georgian history, in which the highest level of artistic skill and refinement with a combination of both medieval abstractness and "secular" individuality unique to Georgian art. This can be seen in the superb portraits of Queen Tamar and members of her family, as well as with the traditional Biblical imagery. The frescoes are executed with refined artistry, imbued with a deep feeling of spirituality and show a profound knowledge of theology. They also display an adept use of brilliant, although limited, color and line, most notably the deep blue lapis used throughout the interior. On the ceiling, golden stars in the painted deep blue night sky further enhance the imagery, which offers an elegant, flowing style.

Project Activities:

The action was the second phase of the bigger scale project and envisaged rehabilitation of the architectural structure of the site and ensuring the stable environment for the further fresco restoration.