Techniques of Traditional Icon Painting
For more than a thousand years, Eastern Christians have used their hands and hearts to create icons, proclaiming God’s reality in a visible–and breathtakingly beautiful–way. This ancient art is enjoying a renewed interest in the West, as people of faith create icons and use them to meditate on mysteries for which there are no words.
A Brush with God is a guide to painting icons and using them in prayer. Written with warmth and energy, it describes the history of icons and examines why they’ve been a spiritual tool for so many centuries. Written from a uniquely Western perspective, the book guides artists–from novices to professionals–through the process of icon painting, using traditional techniques but employing contemporary materials. Included are eight full-color plates of the artist’s icons.
Country | USA |
Brand | Morehouse Publishing |
Manufacturer | Morehouse Publishing |
Binding | Paperback |
ItemPartNumber | 15 (b&w) illustrations, 8 (colour) illus |
ReleaseDate | 2005-10-01 |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9780819222039 |