The Mystical Language of Icons
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (615 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 080286497X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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The book is lavishly illustrated in full color throughout with Nes's own icons, each in the style of one of the various schools with which she is most conversant. Her work reveals how one committed prayerfully to the latter can nonetheless produce art of obvious creativity. This book is unreservedly recommended.". Theological Book Review "This beautifully illustrated book provides the reader with an excellent guide to understanding iconsFor anyone interested in the production and meaning of icons, this book will be essential reading."New Directions "I guarantee you will not be disappointed by the reproductions in this book of Solrunn Nes' icons. All are strikin
This lavishly illustrated guide to iconography explains through words and pictures the history, meaning, and purpose of Christian icons as well as the traditional methods that religious painters use to create these luminous, spiritually enlivened works of art. She also leads readers through the process and techniques of icon painting, showing each step with photographs, and includes more than fifty of her own original works of art. It also serves as a powerful devotional resource in its own right, one that Christians everywhere can turn to again and again.. Solrunn Nes, one of Europe's most admired iconographers, illuminates the world of Christian icons, explaining the motifs, gestures, and colors common to these profound symbols of faith. Nes explores in depth a number of famous icons, including those of the Greater Feasts, the Mother of God, and a number of the better-known saints, enriching her discussion with references to Scripture, early C
NJCompace said Great introduction to icons.. This was a present for someone. It's a great introductory book to icons and how they are created. I only wish more was given to the items inside the icon and their meaning.. Brilliant color, angelic prayer The Norwegian icon writer, Solrunn Nes, has delivered a treasury of photographed icon reproductions from authorized motifs in this cloth-bound 7 X 9 1/2 inch (11.5 X 2Brilliant color, angelic prayer PtrIoannis The Norwegian icon writer, Solrunn Nes, has delivered a treasury of photographed icon reproductions from authorized motifs in this cloth-bound 7 X 9 1/2 inch (11.5 X 24 cm). The author produced both the icons, using egg tempura on wood, and English text. The book was published in the USA first by Eastern Christian Publications (2004), and the year following (2005) by William B. Eerdman. cm). The author produced both the icons, using egg tempura on wood, and English text. The book was published in the USA first by Eastern Christian Publications (200Brilliant color, angelic prayer PtrIoannis The Norwegian icon writer, Solrunn Nes, has delivered a treasury of photographed icon reproductions from authorized motifs in this cloth-bound 7 X 9 1/2 inch (11.5 X 24 cm). The author produced both the icons, using egg tempura on wood, and English text. The book was published in the USA first by Eastern Christian Publications (2004), and the year following (2005) by William B. Eerdman. ), and the year following (2005) by William B. Eerdman. Robert K. Warski said Informative and Inspirational. I read "The Language of Icons" with the intention of learning more about the mode of religious art most characteristic of Eastern Christianity. The book far exceeded my expectations. I learned more about icons than I ever would have hoped. The reproductions of representative icons were beautiful and luminous. Moreover, the text was deeply spiritual and inspiring. The reader is drawn to