Vadatursky D.
Abstract. The article provides a detailed examination of the architectural decoration of the Arkhangelsk Gostiny Dvory, identifies a range of similar structures, and also examines the impact that this grand construction project had on construction practices throughout Rus’ for several decades to come.
Key words: stone architecture, masons, 17th century, Arkhangelsk, Gostiny Dvor, comparative art studies.
Vadatursky Dmitry Alexandrovich,
Research fellow, Likhachev Russian Research Institute
for Cultural and Natural Heritage,
State Institute for Art Studies (Moscow)
Email: vda-1987@yandex.ru