Publisher's Synopsis
In Christianity, an icon (from Greek εικων, eikon, "image") is a flat picture of Jesus Christ, Mary, or other saints. Most icons are painted in egg tempera on wood, but some are created with mosaic tiles, ivory, or other materials.
In Orthodox Christianity, icons are sacred works of art that provide inspiration and connect the worshipper with the spiritual world. The scenes depicted in icons usually relate to liturgical celebrations rather than directly to historical events.
There is no doubt that ancient methods of icon writing are very far from what we perceive the art to be in the modern world. This book will bring the act of seeing and perceiving God in the visual image back into a modern-day perspective.
Inside the pages of this book, you will learn, explore and discover the evolution of these icons from hundreds of years ago to the present day, with chapters that explore:
➢A personal view
➢Relevance and importance of icons today
➢How the art developed
➢Cultural perspectives
➢Art as prayer
➢A modern history of icon discovery
➢How icons deepen our understanding of God
➢And much more...
