Problems of training modern masters of church painting

With the high demand for church art today, there are problems in training artists working in this field. One of the problems is insufficient knowledge of theology and the characteristics of Russian icon-painting schools. Knowledge of the heritage of Russian icon-painting schools should become the basis for training future church artists. The second problem is that training is based mainly on the method of copying icon-painting samples. An analysis of the curricula of universities that provide training in this field reveals significant gaps in education and the need to harmonize these plans. A comprehensive approach to training specialists can be a solution to these problems – including disciplines in theology, history, art history, as well as icon painting techniques, academic drawing and painting in the training programs.