(1950, Tbilisi – 2019 Tbilisi).

Art Historian, Senior Researcher of the Centre, Prof. Dr. 

Research field: History of the medieval Georgian architecture. 

Activity:  

Full Professor of the Tbilisi Academy of  Arts, lectures on the History of Georgian Architecture at Tbilisi Academy of  Arts, Faculty of Restoration, Art History and Theory, as well as at the Tbilisi Theological Academy; he is an irreplaceable reviewer, editor and consultant of works in the field of art history; for decades he is in charge of processing archives of the Georgian art historians.

1999-2006   –  Deputy director of the Chubinashvili Institute of History of Georgian Art; 

Head of the Department of the Medieval Georgian Architecture  

1. Remains of the Domed Temple in Tbilisi Deda-Fortress, “Dzeglis Megobari”, N38, 1975 (together with I. Elizbarashvili);
2. The Theme of Free Cross in Medieval Georgian Architecture, II International Symposium Dedicated to Georgian Art, Tbilisi, 1977;
3. One Characteristic Feature of the Exterior Image of Georgian Temples, “Sabchota Khelovneba”, N8, 1977;
4. About the Typology of Eastern Christian Architecture, II International Symposium Dedicated to Georgian Art, Tbilisi, 1977;
5. From the History of the Study of Georgian Antiquities, “Sabchota Khelovneba”, N1, 1979;
6. A ”Domed Church” in the Neighbourhood of Village Matani, “Dzeglis Megobari”, N60, 1982;
7. About the Iconography of Architecture, “Matsne”, The series of history, archaeology, ethnography and art history, N1, 1983;
8. For Understanding of One Tendency in the 12th Century Architecture, “Sabchota Khelovneba”, N1, 1983;
9. George Chubinashvili, “Sabchota Khelovneba”, N11, 1985;
10. Levan Rcheulishvili,”Sabchota Khelovneba”, N10, 1988;
11. The Temple of Bana, Tbilisi, 1989 (together with R. Mepisashvili);
12. The Problem of Colouring in German Art History, “Spektri”, N1, 1989;
13. Smirnov and Formation of Georgian Art History, “Khudozhestvennie Pamiatniki i Kultura Vostoka”, L., 1989;
14. G. Kikodze and August Roedean’s Creation, “Literatura da Khelovneba”, N1, 1990;
15. The Issue of Style in Georgian Art History, “Literatura da Khelovneba”, N2, 1990;
16. About the Architecture of Abkhazia, “Sabchota Khelovneba”, N1, 1990;
17. About National Integrity of Medieval Georgian Architecture, “Literatura da Khelovneba”, N3-6, Tbilisi, 1993;
18. Symbolicalness in Medieval Georgian Architecture, “Literatura da Khelovneba”, N2, Tbilisi, 1993;
19. Vakhtang Beridze – a Researcher of Late Medieval Architecture, “Arkitektura da Dizaini”, N1, Tbilisi, 1994;
20. Niko Piromanashvili’s “A Little Fisherman”, Ars Georgica, 9-B, Tbilisi, 1996;
21. Basili Zarzmeli about Temple Building, “Literatura da Khelovneba”, N1-6, Tbilisi, 1996;
22. Papers, Articles, Tbilisi, 2001;
23. Gelati, Preface, Tbilisi, 2007 (co-author);
24. The Rules of Behaviour with Monuments for Youngsters, Tbilisi, 2008 (co-author);
25. Recommendations for Monument Lovers or How to Behave with Monuments, Tbilisi, 2008 (co-author);
26. The Monastery of Davidgareji, Tbilisi, 2008;
27. St. Cross Temple of Mtskheta, Tbilisi, 2008;
28. Ancient Georgian Art, Tbilisi, 2008;
29. Georgian Christian Art, Preface, Architecture, Tbilisi, 2008 (co-author);
30. At the Crossroad, Papers, Articles, Tbilisi, 2008;
31. Davidgareji Monasteries – Natlismtsemeli, Bertubani, Tbilisi, 2010

Art Historian,  Chief Researcher of the Centre, Ph.D. 

Research field: History of the scenography  

Address: 22, Ir. Abashidze str., app. 19, Tbilisi.

e:mail: zmenteshashvili@yahoo.com 

1. A Window Brow from “Shavi Sopeli” Site, “Dzeglis Megobari”, 60, 1982;
2. Setting of “Sheep Spring”, “Teatraluri Moambe”, N4, 1989;
3. Kote Marjanishvili and David Kakabadze Performance “Splendidly We Live”, “Sabchota Khelovneba”, N12, 1989;
4. Setting of K. Marjanishvili Performance “Solar Eclipse in Georgia”, “Teatraluri Moambe”, N3, 1990;
5. About the Relationship of a Director and an Artist on the Sample of K. Marjanishvili’s Some Performances, “Spektri”, N2, 1990;
6. S. Virsaladze and Georgian Dancing Costume, Georgian National Ballet, Tbilisi, 1995;
7. Balcony Ornament, “Tsiskari”, N2, 1999;
8. “Uriel Akosta” by K. Marjanishvili and P. Otskheli, Ars Georgica, 11, 2001;
9. Theatre Painting, Collection of the Shota Rustaveli Theatre, Tbilisi, 2008 (co-author).

Art Historian, Chief Researcher of the Centre, Ph.D., Associated Professor. 

Research field: History of the medieval Georgian architecture, methodology of the architectural heritage conservation  

Activity:  Lectures on the History of the Late Medieval Georgian Architecture at the Tbilisi Academy of  Arts, Faculty of Restoration, Art History and Theory; lectures on the History of Georgian Architecture, at the Tbilisi Academy of  Arts, Faculty of Architecture; lectures on the History of Restoration in Georgia at the Tbilisi Academy of  Arts, for MA students.  1995  –  present   Member of  ICOMOS  International – representative of the Georgian National Committee,  1997  –  present Member of ARSAH  –  ICOMOS  International Scientific Committee.

1. Irine Elizbarashvili, Khatuna Churgulia, The House of Kote Marjanishvili in Kvareli, G.Chubinashvili National Research Centre for Georgian Art History and Heritage Preservation, “Saqartvelos Sidzveleni”, (Georgian Antiquities) N10, article, Tbilisi,2010, pp.- 188-205;
2. Irine Elizbarashvili, Orthodox encyclopedia, ikorta, ikalto Published by the Patriarchy of Russian, Orthodox encyclopedia, article, t. XIII, Moscow, 2009;
3. Irine Elizbarashvili, Orthodox encyclopedia , Georgian Christian Architecture, Published by the Patriarchy of Russian, Orthodox encyclopedia, article, t. XIII, Moscow, 2008;
4. Irine Elizbarashvili, Lali Akhalaia, Merab Bochoidze, Results of the Cleaning works at the St. George Church of the Tadzrisi Monastery G.Chubinashvili National Research Centre for Georgian Art History and Heritage Preservation, “Saqartvelos Sidzveleni”, (Georgian Antiquities),N7-8, article, Tbilisi, 2005, pp. 81-100;
5. Irine Elizbarashvili, Georgian Architecture, Journal „Vostok Spezial“ N7, article, Kohln, 2005, pp. 24 -36 (in Germani);
6. Irine Elizbarashvili, Marika DiDebulidze, Dimitri TumaniSvili, The Light of Christ Georgia, Georgian Christian Architecture, Published by the Patriarchy of Georgia, II, Overview, Tbilisi, 2003, pp.805-832;
7. Irine Elizbarashvili, The Church of Ikorta Archangel (recent historical and bibliographic information) , G.Chubinashvili National Research Centre for Georgian Art History and Heritage Preservation, “Saqartvelos Sidzveleni”, (Georgian Antiquities), N2, article, Tbilisi,2002, pp.7-24;
8. Irine Elizbarashvili, Liturgical and Functional Implications of Double-Nave Churches, A.Kutateladze Tbilisi State Academy of Art, ”Akademia” (Academy) N2,Tbilisi, 2002 , pp.66-74;
9. Irine Elizbarashvili, Four Cathedrals, Open Society – Georgia Foundation, , Tbilisi, 2000;
10. Irine Elizbarashvili, Devi Berdzenishvili, Nika Vacheishvili, Cicino Chachkhunashvili, Javakheti, A Historical and Architectural Guide, A Guide to Georgia I, Tbilisi,2000;
11. Irine Elizbarashvili, Georgian Architecture, Journal „Vostok Spezial“ N1, article, Kohln, 1997, pp. 21 -25 (in Germani);
12. Irine Elizbarashvili, Vernacular Architecture of Svaneti, International Workshop – Significance and Protection of Vernacular Architecture, Tbilisi,1997, 79-82, in Georgian and English;
13. Irine Elizbarashvili, The Red Temple in Tabatskuri, Main Board of Natural and Cultural Monument Preservation of Georgia, Yearbook N1,Tbilisi, 1996, pp.30-40;
14. Irine Elizbarashvili, Dankali Church, Scientific-Popular Journal “Dzeglis Megobari”, N1, Tbilisi, 1993, pp.17-21;
15. Irine Elizbarashvili, Two-Nave Churches in Georgia,Author-abstract of the Thesis Submitted for Obtaining Degree of Candidate in History of Art, Tbilisi,1994; 
16. Irine Elizbarashvili, booklet, Tbilisi, 1986, (in Russian and Georgian languages);
17. Irine Elizbarashvili, St. George Church in Kildi , Scientific-Popular Journal-“Dzeglis Megobari”, N 1, Tbilisi, 1986, pp.28-31;
18. Irine Elizbarashvili, St. George Church in Bziani,Scientific-Popular Journal “Dzeglis Megobari”, N67, Tbilisi, 1984, pp.6-11;
19. Irine Elizbarashvili, For the Evaluation of Two-Nave Churches in Georgia,The 4th International Symposium dedicated to Georgian Art, Tbilisi, 1983, (in Russian and English languages;
20. Irine Elizbarashvili, Kvelatsminda Church in Ruispiri “Matsne”, History Series, N1, Tbilisi, 1981, pp. 25-79;
21. Irine Elizbarashvili, Dimitri Tumanishvili, St. Nicoloz Church in the Area of Tbilisi Narikala Castle,Scientific-Popular Journal “Dzeglis Megobari”, N8, article,Tbilisi, 1973, pp.10-13;
22. Irine Elizbarashvili, Manana Suramelashvili, Cicino Chachkhunashvili, Khatuna Churgulia, Architectural Restoration in Georgia (Historiography, Tradition and Experience Analysis ) Society and Cultural Heritage – Association, This project has been made possible by financial support from  the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation, Tbilisi, 2012;
23. Vere basilica.Historical Overview, Sakartvelos Sidzveleni (Antiquities of Georgia), N15, Tb., 2012;
24. The Akhaltsikhe and Tao-Klarjeti Eparshy,Church of Zveli (Dzveli), Church of Gharta, Tbilisi, 2013, pp. 484-488, 594-598;
25. Kvarsha Church in Javakheti, Sakartvelos Sidzveleni (Antiquities of Georgia), N10,  Tbilisi 2010;
26. Chazhashi, Historie Fortified Settlement in Svaneti, Sakartvelos Sidzveleni (Antiquities of Georgia), N20,  Tbilisi 2017;
27. Elizbarashvili, M. Suramelashvili, Ts. Chachkhunashvili, Historical  Fortified Settlement in Northern Georgian Highlands, Tb., 2018, 490 pp.;
28. Elizbarashvili, Chontio – Fortified Settlement of Pirikita Tusheti, Georgian Antiquities, N22, Tb., pp. 206-221.

Architect, Team Leader of the Monuments Recording and Information Group, State Award Laureate  

Research field: History of the medieval Georgian architecture 

Address: 19, Kazbegi str., 0179 Tbilisi.   
e-mail: dvali_tamaz@mail.ru

1. About the Restoration of a Domed Temple of Vachnadziani Kvelatsminda, “Dzeglis Megobari”, 65, 1984;
2. The Church of the Village of Tskhvarichamia, “Matsne”, N4, 1986;
3. Again about the Original Forms of a Domed Temple of Vachnadziani Kvelatsminda – the Answer to the Reviewer, “Dzeglis Megobari”, 4,1988;

1. Description of Georgian Historic and Cultural Monuments, vol. V, II, Tbilisi, 1990, 2004 (Articles about Georgian Architectural Monuments);
2. Microfiches: “Georgian Architecture”, vol. I-VII, Laden, 1994-2007 (Articles about Georgian Architectural Monuments).

Born: 1944, Kutaisi 
Art Historian, Chief Researcher of the Centre, PhD

Research field: History of the medieval Georgian mural painting and book illumination 

Activity: Lectures on the History of World Art at Tbilisi Academy of  Arts, Faculty of Restoration, Art History and Theory 

Address: 80, Barnov str., 0179 Tbilisi.

1. Collections of Georgian Illuminated Liturgical Texts – Gulans, the II International Symposium dedicated to Georgian Art, Tbilisi, 1977;
2. Master Saba’s Illuminations in Anchiskhati Gulani, “Matsne”, N4, 1978;
3. Anchiskhati Gulani – 12th c Illuminated Codex (The Issue of Relation of Monuments of Monumental Painting), the IV International Symposium dedicated to Georgian Art, Tbilisi, 1983;
4. Miniatures of Anchiskhati Gulani, Tbilisi, 1990;
5. Description of Georgian Historical and Cultural Monuments, vol. V, vol. II, Tbilisi, 1990, 2004 (Articles about the Monuments of Mural Painting);
6. Micro fishes “Georgian Architecture”, vol. I-VII, Leaden, 1994-2007 (Articles about Church Wall Painting);
7. Murals of Forty Martyr Church of Nokalakevi in Nokalakevi Archeopolis, III, 1993 (together with I. Mamaiashvili);
8. The 17th c Wall Painting of Gelati Mother of God Temple (Saviour Passion Cycle), collected scientific works of Tbilisi State University, II, 2001;
9. Georgian Illuminated Liturgical Collections of the 17th Century Gulani, ΛΑΜΠΤΗΩΝ, 2, National Technical University, Faculty of Architecture Department of History of Art, Athens, 2003;
10. Ishkhani, Tbilisi, 2010.    

Art Historian, Chief Researcher of the Centre, Ph.D.

Research field: History of the Pre-Christian art 

Activity: Board Member of the Tbilisi Archaeological Society

1. Bronze Samples of Minor Plastic Art in the Epoch of Late Bronze of Early Iron Found on the Territory of Eastern Georgia, the IV International Symposium dedicated to Georgian Art, Tbilisi, 1983;
2. The Issue of the Genesis of Minor Plastic Art of the Central Transcaucasia in the 14-13th cc B.C., the VI International Symposium dedicated to Georgian Art, Tbilisi, 1989;
3. Annotations for the Georgian Archaeological Exhibition in Germany, Unterwegs zum Goldenen Vlies, Saarbrucken, 1995;
4. Bronze Plastic Art of Treli N16 Burial Place, materials of the scientific conference dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, 1999;
5. Metal Standards from Eurasia (III-I millennium B. C.), materials of the first scientific session dedicated to Georgian Art of the Pre-Christian Epoch, Tbilisi, 1999.