Maia
Tsitsishvili

Theater researcher/Art historian

Maia Tsitsishvili (1953–2020) was a prominent Georgian art historian, scientist, and Doctor of Arts. She spent her career specializing in the history of modern and contemporary art, significantly contributing to the study and preservation of Georgia's cultural heritage.

She served as a Professor at Tbilisi State University (TSU) and was a Chief Researcher at the Giorgi Chubinashvili National Research Centre for Georgian Art History and Heritage Preservation

Maia Tsitsishvili's articles

Maia Tsitsishvili · March 19, 2026

THE TIFLIS PORTRAITURE SCHOOL

The portraiture of the Georgian nobility created in Tbilisi during the first half of the nineteenth century—known as the Tiflis Portraiture School—represents a landmark phenomenon in the history of Georgian art. The finest works produced within this creative circle stand out for their individuality and exceptional artistic quality, while also conveying a pronounced sense of national identity. It is noteworthy that the emergence of the Tiflis Portraiture School coincided with the broader development of modern Georgian art and the rise of easel painting in the country.