Detailed explanation of the distinctive characteristics of Byzantine iconography, of the traditional pattern of decorating Eastern Orthodox churches with panel icons, wall paintings, and mosaics, and of the chief Doctrinal, Liturgical, and Festal icons. 264pp Paper
Detailed explanation of the distinctive characteristics of Byzantine iconography, of the traditional pattern of decorating Eastern Orthodox churches with panel icons, wall paintings, and mosaics, and of the chief Doctrinal, Liturgical, and Festal icons; together with an explanation of St. John Damascene's defense of holy icons. An excellent didactic book for the general reading public and specialists, as well as a handy guide for the icon painter. Illustrated. 264pp Paper (1993)
CONTENTS
Foreword, by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Preface, by Constantine Cavarnos
List of Illustrations
Introduction
Byzantine Iconography as Sacred Art
Its History
Themes of Byzantine Iconography
Frontality
The Face
Archetypes
The Halo
The Garments
The Members of the Body
Objects
The Background
Inverted and Psychological Perspective
Abolition of Time
Aesthetic Features
Hieraticalness
Iconography and Architecture
Classification of Icons
Part 1. Panel Icons on Prokynetaria and on the Iconostasis
1. Proskynetaria
2. The Iconostasis
Part 2. Murals: Wall Painting and Mosaics
1. The Doctrinal Cycle
2. The Liturgical Cycle
3. The Festal Cycle
4. The Ladder of Divine Ascent
Appendix: Saint John Damascene’s Defense of Iconography and the Veneration of Holy Icons
Bibliography
Index of Iconographic Themes
General Index
About the Author(s) Constantine Cavarnos, See Info under Author Listing.
