A comprehensive guide to the ancient Byzantine art form of icons-which were meant to convey Christian truths in a visual form-covers their history; their craftsmen, donors, and patrons; the materials and techniques involved in their creation; their relationship with prayer; and where to find them in galleries and museums worldwide. Original. Additional Details \N BOOK TYPE : NF BRAND : Martin, Linette DEWEY CLASSIFICATION : 704.9/482 LANGUAGE : ENGLISH NUMBER OF PAGES : 258 PUBLISH DATE : 2002/01/01 PUBLISHER IMPRINT CODE : PARCS PUBLISHER NAME : PARACLETE PR RETURNS ACCEPTED? : YES
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