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The painted panels made for use in Byzantine and Orthodox churches and for prayers at home are perhaps the most effective and enduring form of religious art ever developed - and also perhaps one of the most mysterious.
This book explains the history of icons in the context of the history of Christianity and examines all aspects of the production and power of this distinctive art form.
Based on an analysis of British Museum examples that have been carefully studied by restorers, Robin Cormack explains how icons were made, framed and displayed. He also explores their subject matter, showing how scenes can be identified and how the iconography developed over the centuries and examining the role of portraiture. Finally, the author looks at the continuing use and interest of icons in the modern world, and how artists such as Matisse found inspiration in them.
The thoroughly inspiring book is richly illustrated mainly with Cretan, Greek and Russian examples from the British Museum.
This book explains the history of icons in the context of the history of Christianity and examines all aspects of the production and power of this distinctive art form.
Based on an analysis of British Museum examples that have been carefully studied by restorers, Robin Cormack explains how icons were made, framed and displayed. He also explores their subject matter, showing how scenes can be identified and how the iconography developed over the centuries and examining the role of portraiture. Finally, the author looks at the continuing use and interest of icons in the modern world, and how artists such as Matisse found inspiration in them.
The thoroughly inspiring book is richly illustrated mainly with Cretan, Greek and Russian examples from the British Museum.
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'[a] delightful book... a beautifully produced little volume, with fine-quality reproductions' --The Good Book Guide
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When Matisse thus expressed his admiration for icons, upon a visit to Russia in 1911, he echoed the sentiments of viewers down the centuries. These painted panels made for Byzantine and Orthodox churches and as aids to prayers at home are perhaps the most effective and enduring form of religious art ever developed, and also perhaps one of the most mysterious. The peaceful, clear imagery found within them can be appreciated on both a religious and a secular level.This engaging book looks at icons in the context of the history of Christianity, examining all aspects of the production and power of this distinctive art form. Through numerous colour illustrations, it investigates their subject matter, showing how scenes can be identified, how the iconography developed over the centuries, and the role of portraiture. The ways in which icons were made, framed and displayed are also explored, based on an analysis of examples from the British Museum that have been carefully studied by restorers. The Museumas entire collection of around 100 icons, unmatched in Britain, is illustrated here in colour.
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- PublisherBritish Museum Press
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 0714126551
- ISBN 13 9780714126555
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages144
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