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Understanding Icons Kit Offer
Item No 7954
HISTORY OF ICON PAINTING, A
ED. BY ARCHIMANDRITE ZACCHAEUS ( WOOD)
A major new work and one of the first
published in English by Russian scholars in the post Communist era.
Innovative by virtue of its completeness and encyclopedic coverage, this
fundamental work covers the history of icon painting from the beginning of
Christianity until the present. Sumptuously illustrated with 500+ full
colour illustrations, it offers an integral picture of the artistic,
cultural, aesthetic and spiritual values which icons have reflected for many
nations in different periods of history.
£19.95
Item No 0214
NO GRAVEN IMAGE
LTRANS. BY KATE COOKE
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An apologetic for the proper use of icons.
£0.95
Item No 1366
MEANING OF ICONS, THE
LEONID OUSPENSKY & VLADIMIR LOSSKY
The contributors are all specialists and
scholars working in museums and institutions of higher learning in
contemporary Russia. Their writings are both spiritual and scholarly. Soft
cover edition.
£29.99
Item No 3170
ICON, THE: WINDOW ON THE KINGDOM
QUENOT , MICHAEL
Includes a history of iconography with a
discussion of the canons that govern this art as well as the spiritual and
doctrinal continuity that are valid beyond all cultural boundaries. The text
covers biblical foundations , the role in the life of the believer, current
discoveries and recent scholarship. It has been translated into eight
languages. Illustrated with 33 colour photos and 32 black and white photos
including modern iconographers.
£12.99
Item No 3524
ICONS A SACRED ART
LINDA PROUD
Full colour with gloss finish. This is a
beautifully illustrated guide with an excellent introduction to Orthodox
iconography. Concise and clear.
£3.99
Item No 4915
Pantocrator (Sinai)
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The Saviour has a serious and intent
expression, with both His human and Divine nature looking out at us, as the
King of All beholding His people. Worked in a wax encaustic technique, This
is one of the earliest ( 6th century) icons in existence, and is still at
St. Catherine's Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai.
£15.99
Item No 4940
Hospitality of Abraham
While Abraham was sitting at the tent door by
the Oak of Mamre, the Holy Trinity in the form of three angels appeared to
him, and he ran forth to meet them, showing them great hospitality. From
this meeting Isaac was promised. This icon was painted by a monk form Mount
Athos in 1989.
£10.99
Item No 5291
THREE TREATISES ON THE DIVINE IMAGES
ST. JOHN OF DAMASCUS, TRANS AND INTRO BY ANDREW LOUTH
A defence of the use of icons. Discusses
veneration, honour and idolatry. The first complete translation of three
brilliant treatises of the ninth century. With them John of Damascus secured
the future of art in the service of Christ.
£9.99
Item No 5851
ORTHODOX BYZANTINE ICONS 8th Edition FULL
CATALOGUE
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This marvelous reference book has many
features designed to increase your knowledge of icons, their history, and
their place in the church throughout the last two millennia. More than one
hundred pages of full colour icon prints. Perhaps the fullest catalogue of
icon subjects and styles available in the English language. All available to
order as high quality mounted prints from Orthodox Christian Books Ltd. A
total of 1125 icons offered in many sizes. Selections include:- 36 beautiful
full colour additional pages of icons and information- 65 newly added
historic icons to our regular stock icon inventory- 300 custom icons
pictured for the first time on 15 pages- Nine new pages covering the history
and meaning of icons, as well as their types, schools and local origins.
£8.95
Total Package Cost at Full Retail Inc. Vat
£113.79
Special Package Price Include. VAT
£79.99
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