title: ARCHITECTURAL AND COMPOSITIONAL SYMBOLISM AND DESIGN PRINCIPLES OF CHURCH COMPLEXES IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAINS
abstract: Based on a theological approach, we consider the architectural and compositional symbolism of Christian church complexes in rough geomorphological conditions. We have studied differences in the architecture of monastic complexes in mountainous terrains pertaining to the traditions of eastern and western Christian churches. The basis for the formation of Christian churches in mountainous terrains is determined to be symbolic representation of spiritual growth. Architecture is considered as suppor
journal: Architecton Proceedings of Higher Education