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The Sacred Window: A Phenomenological Study of Russian Orthodox Iconography

The Sacred Window: A Phenomenological Study of Russian Orthodox Iconography

Van Houte, Cor P. M.

Paperback

General Christianity

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ISBN13: 9798262339457
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 26 2025
Pages: 518
Weight: 1.51
Height: 1.04 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

Russian Orthodox icons are more than art; they are windows into the divine. The Sacred Window presents an unparalleled study of their ontological, historical, and phenomenological dimensions, tracing the evolution from Byzantine models to the unique spiritual and artistic expressions of Rus'.

Through rigorous analysis of masters such as Andrei Rublev, Theophanes the Greek, and Dionysius, this work explores composition, technique, and spiritual resonance. Integrating theology, semiotics, and material study, it demonstrates how icons mediate divine presence, engage the viewer, and sustain centuries of devotional practice.

This book is essential for scholars, art historians, theologians, and students seeking a profound understanding of Russian Orthodox sacred art. With appendices cataloging key icons, technical analyses, and an extensive scholarly bibliography, it combines academic rigor with accessible insight, illuminating the enduring mystery and transformative power of the icon.

Dr. Cor P.M. van Houte

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