terça-feira, 9 de março de 2021

Monastery of Horezu | Romania



Founded in 1690 by Prince Constantine Brancovan, the monastery of Horezu, in Walachia, is a masterpiece of the 'Brancovan' style. It is known for its architectural purity and balance, the richness of its sculptural detail, the treatment of its religious compositions, its votive portraits and its painted decorative works. The school of mural and icon painting established at the monastery in the 18th century was famous throughout the Balkan region.

Year of Inscription: 1993

Nenhum comentário:

Postar um comentário

Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) | Japan

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) was the only structure left standing in the area where the first atomic bomb exploded on 6 ...