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The reality and mystery of icons is developed
here in a way that is as fascinating as it is informative.
Approximately 500 illustrations show the whole spectrum of icon
painting, beginning with the origins of Christian fine art and
the most important historical expressions of Byzantine and
Russian tradition. This book offers a broad overview of the
pictorial thems and includes information about how different
types of icons are produced and used. The brilliantly formulated text of this extremely knowledgeable author is anything but the usual dry and dusty study of a specialist. This presentation is inspired by the tense, often dramatic history of the world of icons, a fascinating and enigmatic world. |
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Specifications:9 7/8 x 13 in. 25 x 33 cm 302 pages Over 450 full-colour Illustrations |
Contents:The Beginnings of Christian Fine Art Icon Centers and Icon Schools Pictorial Themes: Jesus Christ: The Incarnate Word of God; The Unaccompanied Image of Christ; Symbolic Representations of Chris; Trinitarian Themes Myra: The Life of the Mother of God; The Heavenly Hosts Special Forms and Usage Painting Techniques and Artistic Materials The Pictorial Language of Icons The icon as a Work of Art Bibliography Index |
Authors:Konrad Onasch, Ph.D., was Professor at Martin Luther University in Halle-Wittenberg, Germany, from 1950 until being named Emeritus in 1981, and Head of Orthodox Studies and Dean of the Faculty of Christian Archaelogy and Ecclestiastical Art. He is known internationally for his work and numerous publications on icon painting. Anne-Marie Schnieper-Müller, Ph.D., is an art historian, publisher's assistant, freelance journalist and editor. |
