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)