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Icons and Saints of the Eastern Orthodox Church by Alfredo Tradigo explores the imagery, symbolism, and stories of Orthodox Christian icons and saints.
Featuring more than 400 color images, this illustrated guide organizes icons by subject and iconographic type. It introduces works associated with Sinai, Greece, Constantinople, and Russia, and considers the role of icons in Orthodox liturgy, the lives of the saints, and scenes from the life of Christ.
A useful companion for readers interested in recognizing the subjects, gestures, and visual language of Orthodox sacred art.
Book details
- Author: Alfredo Tradigo
- Format: Illustrated paperback
- Pages: 384
- Images: More than 400 in color
- Dimensions: 5.59 × 7.83 × 0.89 inches
- Publication date: September 1, 2006
- ISBN: 9780892368457