The Meaning of Icons
- ISBN-10
- 091383677X
- ISBN-13
- 9780913836774
- Category
- Christianity and art
- Pages
- 222
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1982
- Publisher
- St Vladimir's Seminary Press
- Authors
- Vladimir Lossky, Léonide Ouspensky
Description
The classic work on the techniques, language and interpretation of icons in the context of theology and faith. Commentary and analysis of the main types of icons. Lavishly illustrated, with 160 pages of text with drawings, 13 b/w and 51 color plates.
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