The lecture course covers the history of icons, the phases of iconographic tradition formation, acknowledgement with theoretical writing canons, and an explanation of their origin and the reasons they must be adhered to. During the lectures, the audience will become acquainted with the Orthodox church’s architectural features and interior decoration, as well as the location of each icon in the church and the row of officials in the iconostasis, and will discuss the role of the icon in the life of an Orthodox Christian.
The introduction lecture dedicated to the history of origin and stages of iconographic tradition formation, acknowledgement with theoretical writing canons, and an explanation of their origin and the reasons they must be adhered to. We become acquainted with the world of ancient Russian art and thus learn to read the information embedded in the iconographic image.
Lecturer: Yana Kupchikhina is a leading specialist at the Annunciation Cathedral History Museum, specialising in ancient Russian art at the Ilya Repin Academy of Arts (St. Petersburg Academy of Arts).
When: September 6 at 18:30
Where: Annunciation Cathedral History Museum
The lecture focusses on the stages of the formation and development of Orthodox church architecture, the symbolism of church construction, and the architectural features of the Annunciation Cathedral in the Kazan Kremlin.
Lecturer: Yana Kupchikhina is a leading specialist at the Annunciation Cathedral History Museum, specialising in ancient Russian art at the Ilya Repin Academy of Arts (St. Petersburg Academy of Arts).
When: September 20 at 18:30
Where: Annunciation Cathedral History Museum
We shall look at the history of the high Russian iconostasis as well as the iconostasis in the Kazan Kremlin’s Annunciation Cathedral.
Lecturer: Yana Kupchikhina is a leading specialist at the Annunciation Cathedral History Museum, specialising in ancient Russian art at the Ilya Repin Academy of Arts (St. Petersburg Academy of Arts).
When: October 4 at 18:30
Where: Annunciation Cathedral History Museum
We will examine the iconographic aspects of the Annunciation Cathedral’s icons, particularly the mullions ‘Great Bishop’ and ‘Kazan Theotokos’ in the border scenes.
Lecturer: Yana Kupchikhina is a leading specialist at the Annunciation Cathedral History Museum, specialising in ancient Russian art at the Ilya Repin Academy of Arts (St. Petersburg Academy of Arts).
When: October 25 at 18:00
Where: Annunciation Cathedral History Museum
On the day of the commemoration of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, we will examine the image of the Kazan Mother of God and how it differs from other depictions of the Mother of God.
Lecturer: Yana Kupchikhina is a leading specialist at the Annunciation Cathedral History Museum, specialising in ancient Russian art at the Ilya Repin Academy of Arts (St. Petersburg Academy of Arts).
When: November 4 at 18:30
Where: Annunciation Cathedral History Museum
We’ll talk about some unusual Orthodox icons that exist: the Mother of God in the Fountain, the Saint with the Dog’s Head, Jesus Christ the Pelican, the Mother of God the Mermaid, and numerous other unusual plots.
Lecturer: Alisa Astakhova, Head of the Annunciation Cathedral History Museum, Master of Christian Theology.
When: November 17 at 14:00
Where: Annunciation Cathedral History Museum
Price: 200 ₽
