Description
"Iconically Speaking" brings religious art and history in Russia together. Read about the famous icon artist, Andrei Rublev, and his amazing icon, "The Old Testament Trinity." Additionally, the history of icons and how to read them is explored, plus there is a cursory overview of the history of the Russian Orthodox Church since its inception in AD 988. Five Russian churches/cathedrals filled with art and a rich history bring "Iconically Speaking" full circle. A fascinating study of a truly fascinating subject.
Author: Elaine L. Wilson
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 07/19/2015
Pages: 142
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.37d
ISBN13: 9781514356975
ISBN10: 151435697X
BISAC Categories:
- Art | Russia & Former Soviet Union
Author: Elaine L. Wilson
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 07/19/2015
Pages: 142
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.37d
ISBN13: 9781514356975
ISBN10: 151435697X
BISAC Categories:
- Art | Russia & Former Soviet Union
About the Author
Elaine L Wilson writes, water colors, and lectures about art and art history. In 1988 and 1991, she was the American instrumental in co-administrating the founding the first private academic schools in the history of the USSR. Her background in Russia, its history, and its people make "Iconically Speaking" especially informative and authentic.
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