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The Russian Icon
Hardcover
General ArtRussian & Former Soviet Union Art
ISBN13: 9781025395388
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Russian Icon is an authoritative and scholarly examination of one of the most significant forms of religious art in history. Written by Nikodim Pavlovich Kondakov, a preeminent figure in the study of Byzantine and Russian art, this work offers a detailed historical and aesthetic analysis of the development of iconography within the Russian Orthodox tradition.
The text traces the evolution of these sacred images from their early Byzantine roots through to the distinct stylistic periods that emerged across Russia. Kondakov explores the technical methods of the icon painters, the symbolic language used to convey theological truths, and the cultural forces that influenced various regional schools. By focusing on the craftsmanship and spiritual depth of the works, The Russian Icon provides readers with a deep understanding of how these paintings functioned as both devotional objects and masterpieces of medieval and early modern art.
This comprehensive study remains a foundational text for art historians, theologians, and anyone interested in the rich visual heritage of Eastern Christianity.
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