“Art Researches” is the first volume of the newly founded Dimitri Janelidze Scientific Research Institute at the Georgian State Shota Rustaveli University of Theatre and Film. From now on the band will be released every year. In this publication the results of the scientific research work of the institute are presented. The investigations cover various areas - Georgian art history, world art history, important topics and problems of contemporary art. The aim of the issue is also to serve as auxiliary material for studying at the University of Theatre and Film.

In the volume “Art Researches” exhibits from the collection of the Museum of Theatre and Film are published for the first time. This museum is included in the structure of the newly founded Dimitri Janelidze Scientific Research Institute at the Georgian State Shota Rustaveli University of Theatre and Film. These exhibits are a photo-chronicle of the exploration of folklore performances. The expedition was conducted by the Patriarch of Georgian Drama, the well-known theater researcher Professor Dimitri Janelidze in the 70-s of the 20th century. These photo documents, which are over half a century old, have a historical value for the theatrical scholars.

In the section „From the museum‘s collection“, the reader is gradually acquainted with the store kept in the Museum of the Georgian State Shota Rustaveli University of Theatre and Film. This store was previously unknown to the public and professionals.