Collection of Bukovina photography released for the benefit of cultural heritage restoration

Newsroom 02/12/2010 | 13:10

Medieval Monuments of Bukovina, a collection of images representative of Bukovina, has been released for the promotion, conservation and restoration of heritage monuments in the area, eight of which are UNESCO listed. The book was launched during the National Art and Medieval Civilization Symposium in Suceava, at the end of November.

“Monasteries and churches are the main points of attraction of the area, both those painted on the inside and on the outside, of global acknowledgement, as they are registered on the List of Universal Heritage, as well as of national interest”, prof. dr. Tereza Sinigalia stated, prestigious art historian, one of the two authors of the book’s text.

“This book presents numerous images with the painting that was recuperated from consistent dust and smoke accumulations. Thus, we would like to raise awareness on the effort made by restorers both for painting conservation, as well as for putting focus on the artistic heritage received throughout time”, prof. dr. Oliviu Boldura declared, co-author of the book, an expert restorer with a 40-year background in the restoration of monuments in Bucovina and across Romania.

Medieval Monuments of Bukovina is the first book launched by the Art Conversation Support NGO’s publishing house. The NGO was created in 2009 for the benefit of the cultural heritage and includes restorers, art historians, chemists, as well as heritage supporters.

Corina Dumitrescu