The international Symposium of Georgian

The Symposium, “Georgian Arts in the Context of European and Asian Cultures,” will take place from June 21 to June 29, 2008 in locations throughout Georgia.

Its aim is to familiarize international audiences with the broad spectrum of studies and investigations that exist in the expanding field of Georgian art history. By doing so, the organizing committee intends to raise the level of academic interest regarding the wide range of topics on Georgian arts and culture, introduce Georgian and international specialists to other colleagues in their fields and provide them with an unprecedented forum for scientific exchange.

The working Languages of the Symposium are Georgian and English May be subject of chainging!
June 21, 2008 Tbilisi	Opening of the symposium, plenary session Meeting of the Organizational board and section coordinators; Opening of the poster section Opening of the exhibition
June 22, 2008 Tbilisi	Working session Section “Ancient Georgia”
June 23, 2008 Batumi–Kobuleti	Site visits Uplistsikhe, Ubisa, Gelati, Bagrati Overnight in Kobuleti
June 24, 2008 Batumi–Kobuleti	Section “Ancient Georgia” Gonio Fortress Overnight in Kobuleti
June 25, 2008 Tbilisi	Onsite session – Martvili Site visits – Nokalakevi Overnight in Tbilisi
June 26, 2008 Tbilisi	Working sessions Section “Medieval Georgia” Section “Restoration/Conservation” Subsection “Biological Deterioration in Cultural Heritage” Section – Poster presentations Tbilisi, Mtskheta city tours
June 27, 2008 Tbilisi	Working sessions Section “Medieval Georgia” Section “Modernism in Georgia” Section “Poster presentations” Site visits: Georgian National Museum, Institute of Manuscripts
June 28, 2008 Tbilisi	Working sessions Section “Medieval Georgia” Section “Cultural tourism” Section “Poster presentations”
June 29, 2008 Tbilisi	Site Visits – Sighnaghi, Bodbe, Pirosmani Museum, etc. Symposium Gala Closing (Tbilisi)