Icons
A Sacred Art
Will be published approx. on 1. January 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-85372-990-7 (ISBN)
Description
The word 'icon' comes from the Greek word for 'image' and has come to refer specifically to the sacred images of the Orthodox Church. This beautiful book will enthrall all interested in the subject.
The Orthodox Church developed from the Roman Empire, and considers icons not art in the general sense but as a method of prayer. Lying within icons are guides and instructors to the spiritual life, which this guide helps to illuminate.
With colour reproductions of icons from across the centuries, this informative guide explores the great painters of icons, their traditions and the general form and harmony of the sacred art of icons. In addition, Linda Proud examines several types of icon and how they differ, as well as giving a guide on how to pray with icons, including a traditional Orthodox prayer.
Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.
The Orthodox Church developed from the Roman Empire, and considers icons not art in the general sense but as a method of prayer. Lying within icons are guides and instructors to the spiritual life, which this guide helps to illuminate.
With colour reproductions of icons from across the centuries, this informative guide explores the great painters of icons, their traditions and the general form and harmony of the sacred art of icons. In addition, Linda Proud examines several types of icon and how they differ, as well as giving a guide on how to pray with icons, including a traditional Orthodox prayer.
Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Batsford
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 172 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-85372-990-7 (9780853729907)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Linda Proud is an author of historical fiction and non-fiction, well known for The Botticelli Trilogy. Her non-fiction work specialises in culture, spirituality and art, with her Pitkin titles including Angels and Icons.Linda Proud is an author of historical fiction and non-fiction, well known for The Botticelli Trilogy. Her non-fiction work specialises in culture, spirituality and art, with her Pitkin titles including Angels and Icons.