Research and photographing of medieval monuments under the auspices of the National Museum in Belgrade to 1941

A comprehensive study of medieval monuments in Kosovo, conducted under the auspices of the National Museum in Belgrade from 1881 to 1941, revealed significant advancements in the documentation and preservation of Serbian medieval heritage. The research, led by Vladimir R. Petković, introduced a systematic approach to fieldwork and academic study, resulting in over 7,500 photographs on glass plates—a invaluable resource for studying now-illegible or destroyed data. This effort laid the groundwork for critical scholarly approaches to Serbian medieval art, architecture, and wall paintings, while also initiating preservation efforts such as protective roofs for Rudenica and Gradac Monastery. The study's findings were published in the journal Starinar and the Serbian Monuments series, supported by the Mihajlo Pupin Foundation, which significantly contributed to the field.

Preradovic, D. (2016). Research and photographing of medieval monuments under the auspices of the National Museum in Belgrade to 1941. Zograf, (40), 1–33. https://doi.org/10.2298/zog1640001p