Wooden Church Architecture of the Russian North in the Russian Art History of the Early 21st Century

A historiographical review of publications on the wooden church architecture of the Russian North from 2000 to the 2010s reveals a shift towards evidence-based research, leveraging archival sources and field surveys. This approach has begun to piece together a fragmented historical panorama, moving away from speculative conclusions. Key findings include the identification of regional studies within large-scale projects, detailed analyses of specific objects (including restoration impacts), and the 'rehabilitation' of late-period church building history (19th–20th centuries) as a new perspective. Collaboration among researchers through long-term scientific initiatives has been crucial for uncovering early archival documents and conducting comprehensive fieldwork. Integration of chronological, quantitative, and typological data promises a more objective understanding of the development and diversity of wooden architecture in this region.

Khodakovsky, E. V. (2021). Wooden Church Architecture of the Russian North in the Russian Art History of the Early 21st Century. Vestnik of Saint Petersburg University. Arts, 11(4), 696–714. https://doi.org/10.21638/spbu15.2021.407