architectural-artistic and compositional solution

The main gates were intended for the passage or passage of a large number of people in public, defensive or sacred complexes. They also had a symbolic meaning. In monastery and temple complexes, the main gate served as a boundary between secular and divine space with high spiritual values, a place of prayer and repentance. The article examines the main entrance gates of the St. George complex, which have survived to this day in an almost authentic form.The architectural, artistic and compositional solution of two gates - important structural elements of the St.

The article examines the main entrance gates of the defensive monasteries that have survived to the present day in Western Ukraine. Considered and analyzed architectural and artistic and compositional solution defensive monastery gates - structural elements important defensive zone fortified monasteries.