Adish's Tharingzeli Church (Church of the Holy Archangels)
Adish's Tharingzeli Church (Church of the Holy Archangels)
Adish's Tharingzeli Church (Church of the Holy Archangels)
Adish's Tharingzeli Church (Church of the Holy Archangels)
Adish's Tharingzeli Church (Church of the Holy Archangels)
Adish's Tharingzeli Church (Church of the Holy Archangels)
This small, singe nave church is located in the village of Hadish, in the Ipari community. It is built on a substructure and is presumably dated to the 10th century, while its interior is adorned with 12th-century murals.
The wall paintings belong to the so-called folk school of Svanetian art from this period. It is important to note that such early examples of folk-style church painting have survived only in Upper Svaneti.
The murals of the Tharingzeli Church clearly display the key characteristics typical of this artistic style: the entire interior is covered in a continuous, carpet-like manner with images; there are no dividing bands between separate narrative scenes; scenes may extend across multiple walls without regard for the architectural layout; contrasting patches of local color are used; and the overall chromatic palette is marked by a vibrant, resonant intensity.
Of particular note is the masterful use of multi-layered techniques in the rendering of faces, the emotionally expressive features, and the vivid, communicative gestures of the figures.
Useful information
Location
The church is located in the outskirts of village, to the west
The Key Holder
The Church is open
Hotels
Zhora Kaldani Guesthouse, village Adishi
This guesthouse is located in the center of the village and its interior and courtyard offer a direct view on the St. George’s church and its facade wall painting.
