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Detaliu de pe fresca din pridvorul monumentului istoric din satul Scoica, comuna Andreești, județul Gorj (1990)

Detaliu de pe fresca din pridvorul monumentului istoric din satul Scoica, comuna Andreești, județul Gorj (1990), by Paul Teodor Pleșa, 1990
Detaliu de pe fresca din pridvorul monumentului istoric din satul Scoica, comuna Andreești, județul Gorj (1990), by Paul Teodor Pleșa, 1990

Detaliu de pe fresca din pridvorul monumentului istoric din satul Scoica, comuna Andreești, județul Gorj (1990) is a photography by Paul Teodor Pleșa. It dates from 1990 and is held in the collection of the "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum. This photograph captures a detail from the exterior wall painting of the 'Saint Nicholas' church in Scoica, Gorj County.

About this work

The painting shows a detail from a church's exterior wall.
It's a photo of a historic site, specifically the "Saint Nicholas" church. The church was built in 1808 and painted in 1827, which makes this image interesting because it's a record of a specific time and place.
You can learn more about this type of documentation by looking at the work of artist: Paul Teodor Pleșa.

Overview

This photograph captures a detail from the exterior wall painting of the 'Saint Nicholas' church in Scoica, Gorj County. Taken in 1990, it documents the church's historic artwork.

Subject & Meaning

The image shows a fragment of the church's exterior fresco, likely depicting a scene or figure relevant to the church's religious context. The painting is part of the church's original decoration, executed in 1827.

Technique & Style

The photograph records a detail from the church's exterior mural painting, showcasing the artistic style and technique employed in the early 19th century.

History & Provenance

The 'Saint Nicholas' church was built in 1808 and painted in 1827. The photograph was taken as part of a research project led by Paul Teodor Pleșa in April 1990, documenting cultural practices and historic sites.

Context

The image is part of a broader research initiative focused on calendar cycle customs practiced in spring, highlighting the intersection of cultural documentation and historical preservation.

Artist & collection

Artist

Paul Teodor Pleșa

Paul Teodor Pleșa shot black-and-white photos in 1990 that show painted icons and wooden crosses in Gorj villages, plus the worn fresco inside the historic porch of Scoica.