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The study presents the conservation state of the wooden churches from Hunedoara County, Mures Valley, Boz village. This is an example of the rich patrimony of this area. The problems encountered at Boz church are the effects of different causes, including those with major impact: biological degradation and deterioration, human intervention and humidity effects. After analysing the state of conservation of this monument, we specified the interventions that need to be done at the building’s components, emphasizing especially the emergency measures that cannot wait. In order to save this monument, which is a representative one for the wooden architecture of this area, it is necessary to implement the scientific project and to establish certain specialized committees and teams, whose goal should be is to save the entire monument, not only parts of it– as it has been done so far at this church and at almost at all the studied churches.

The imperial icons Holly Mary with the Child and Jesus Christ Pantocrator belong to the Orthodox Archdiocese collection from Sibiu. The historical context of these two icons is not very well contoured, missing any form of dating or inscription. The article follows the entire process of restoration of these two repainted parts, supported by the relevant scientific research. At the end of the restoration operations, it came to light an overall complex and novel picture of some icons attributed to Iacov the painter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study focuses in particular on the importance of the research activity on the artistic components of historical monuments. This documentation represents the fundament of practical restoration processes. The purpose of restoring the royal icon was to conserve its original state, which was brought by the research about the original painting, attributed to Dimitrie Dimitriu, and placing it in a bigger context, that aims to preserve as much as possible the originality of the family Hagi Constantin Pop foundation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The painter Ioan from Poiana worked in the first half of 19 th century, especially in villages from Mărginimea Sibiului area. His works includes both wall paintings in fresco and tempera on wood. In case of polychrome wood objects or icons, the painter can be singled out by decoration with metallic leaf (gold or silver) of carved decorations, translucent glassies, byzantine drawings sketched directly on metallic leaf, consistent colours for carnation. In this article we tried to summarize the artist’s activity and his approached style regarding the wooden pieces identified in Sibiu County. Many of these have been restored in the Conservation and Restoration Department of Orthodox Archiepiscopy in collaboration with the Department of Lucian Blaga University of History, Heritage and Protestant Theology from Sibiu. The article follows the conservation and restoration process and the special approach in this case of a signed and dated piece preserved in the church from Poiana village, locality where the author probably comes from. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The painter Ioan from Poiana worked in the first half of 19 th century, especially in villages from Mărginimea Sibiului area. His works includes both wall paintings in fresco and tempera on wood. In case of polychrome wood objects or icons, the painter can be singled out by decoration with metallic leaf (gold or silver) of carved decorations, translucent glassies, byzantine drawings sketched directly on metallic leaf, consistent colours for carnation. In this article we tried to summarize the artist’s activity and his approached style regarding the wooden pieces identified in Sibiu County. Many of these have been restored in the Conservation and Restoration Department of Orthodox Archiepiscopy in collaboration with the Department of Lucian Blaga University of History, Heritage and Protestant Theology from Sibiu. The article follows the conservation and restoration process and the special approach in this case of a signed and dated piece preserved in the church from Poiana village, locality where the author probably comes from. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In 1900 the painter, Sava Henția finish's an important portrait of Bishop Andrei Șaguna, paid by the professors from Sibiu. The frame, that ennobles the painting was also an important order for that time. Exposed for a long time in the Festive Room of the Theological Institute, the frame suffered numerous degradations, because of many inadequate manipulations and interventions, that forced it to undergo a complex restoration process, that took place in the Laboratory of Conservation and Restoration, the Department of Orthodox Archbishop of Sibiu during 2017. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Copyright of Acta Musei Brukenthal is the property of Brukenthal National Museum and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

The study presents the conservation state of the wooden churches from Hunedoara County, Mures Valley, Boz village. This is an example of the rich patrimony of this area. The problems encountered at Boz church are the effects of different causes, including those with major impact: biological degradation and deterioration, human intervention and humidity effects. After analysing the state of conservation of this monument, we specified the interventions that need to be done at the building's components, emphasizing especially the emergency measures that cannot wait. In order to save this monument, which is a representative one for the wooden architecture of this area, it is necessary to implement the scientific project and to establish certain specialized committees and teams, whose goal should be is to save the entire monument, not only parts of it- as it has been done so far at this church and at almost at all the studied churches. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to analyze the wooden churches from Mureş Valley Basin, Hunedoara County. The monuments, as part of the national heritage, reflect both common features with churches throughout the country and regional and particular characteristics which offer their uniqueness. Tradition and experience in wood craftsmanship is reflected in the true masterpieces of folk architecture that have survived over the centuries. Respecting the construction stages and spaces that make churches, emphasizes the continuity of spirituality and progress in art, this skills and talent being transmitted to future generations. From foundation stone which offer a strong base to walls with or without painting, ceilings and arches, until the roof with fast pitches and tower that pass through the sky, all up compound a space for the soul. Simplicity and complexity of these monuments are the message of modest people who raised real "museum" for us as a result of "collaboration" of man with the wood, with nature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents information on a study which determined the archaic plan and conservation state of the Târnavita wooden church at Hunedoara County through historical sources in books and on site research in 2009 to 2012. The physical descriptions of the church such as interior paint, foundation integrity and degradation are highlighted. It discusses the needed projects for the conservation, preservation and restoration of the entire church.

The font from Evangelical Church from Buzd village, Sibiu county, is currently in possession of Evangelical Consistory from Sibiu. The pieces were in an advanced state of deterioration in the moment when it was taken in the laboratory, under stress of unfavorable condition of microclimate, inadequate handle, transport and suffered accidents. The font was subjected to many complex interventions of restoration such as consolidation, gluing, renewing of missing elements, priming, chromatic integration and varnishing. The pieces are in present in the permanent exhibition in Teutsch House from Sibiu. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]