Diagnostic Study of the Frescoes of the Church of the Virgin in Gelato Monastery

$30.4K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	U.S. Government - Department of State
Country	Georgia
Start Date	Mar 09, 2003
End Date	May 22, 2008
Duration	1,901 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`77036-48`

Grant Description

Funds are for an assessment to determine the restoration needs of the frescos in one of Georgias most significant monasteries the Gelati Monastery (12th to 18th centuries).

The Gelati Monastery frescos are landmarks of Georgian history and cultural heritage, and are inextricably linked to the social and cultural life of the country.