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(From Iconostasion of St. Nectarios American Orthodox
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(SMV) THE BASILICA AT ST. MARK’S IN VENICE Edited by Ettore Vio. The history and art of this 11th century Byzantine church in Venice with its glorious golden mosaics reflects the beauty which was once found in Hagia Sophia. The enlargements and details make this book a treasure. Paper 174pp. d$20.00 Order SEE ALSO "ST. MARK'S: ART AND ARCHITECTURE" |
(BWG) A BRUSH WITH GOD: An Icon Workbook by Peter Pearson. A guide to the process of icon painting, using traditional techniques and contemporary materials – for professionals or novices. A Concise and practical guide. 8 Color plates and numerous black and white illustrations. 82pp. Paper d$25.00 Order
BYZANTINE ART IN GREECE A series of smaller,
soft cover books on individual monasteries or areas with exceptional
examples of Byzantine frescoes and mosaics from the 7th to 15th century.
We will add to the series as we find volumes of interest.
(BAG1) PATMOS by Elias Kollias. Beautiful 12th and 13th century wall paintings from the Monastery of St. John the Theologian, chapel of the Virgin, refrectory and cave of the Apoco\alypse, uncovered during the restorations after the 1956 earthquake. Large format, color and black and white illustrations. 40pp Paper e$18.00 TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK
(BAG2) HOSIOS LOUKAS by Nano Chatzidakis. The largest and best preserved 11th century monastery in Greece, Hosios Loukas has magnificent mosaics in the main catholican and wall paintings in the side chapels and crypt created by great masters of iconography from Constantinople. Large format, full color illustrations. 94pp. Paper e$32.00 Order
(BAG3) KASTORIA by Stylianos Pelekanidis and Manolis Chatzidakis. This volume covers seven Byzantine churches from the 9th to 14th century in and around the city of Kastoria in northern Greece: Hagios Stephanos, Hagioi Anargyroi, Hagios Nikolaos, Panagia Mavriotissa, Panagia Koubelidiki, Taxiarches of the Metropolis and Hagios Athanasios. Color and black and white illustrations. Large format. 119pp. Paper d$35.00 Order
(BAG4) NAXOS by Manolis Chatzidakis et al. Mosaics and wall paintings from the Island of Naxos dating from the7th to 14th century. Eight churches from the island described in detail: Panagia Drosiani, Panagia Protothrone, Hagia Kyriake/Hagios Artemios, Hagios Georgios Diasoritis, Hagios Nikolaos at Sangri, Hagios Ioannis at Kerami and Papagia at Yallou. Large format. Color and black and white illustrations. 104pp. Paper d$32.00 Order
(BFP) BYZANTIUM: Faith and Power (1261-1557)
edited by Helen C. Evans. The “catalog” of the Metropolitan
Museum of Art’s 2004 exhibition of the great resurgence
of Byzantine art during the Palaiologan period in Byzantium
and other Orthodox countries. This exhibition covers mainly
religious arts, and ends with a section on “The Encounter of
Northern Renaissance Artists with Byzantine Icons” which is very
interesting. A treasure of information and full-color illustrations.
Large format. 658pp. Paper
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(BSA) BYZANTINE SACRED ART
2nd Edition
compiled
and translated by Dr. Constantine Cavarnos
Selected
writings of the noted iconographer Photios Kontoglou on
traditional Orthodox iconography. The revised edition is
enlarged. 171pp Paper d$15.00
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NEW (CPT) THE CRETAN PAINTER THEOPHANIS: The Wall-Paintings of the Holy Monastery of Stavronikita. Theological commentary by Archimandrite Vasileios of Stavronikita and iconographic commentary by Manolis Chatzidakis. This volume deals with the final phase of the art of Theophanis, and contains almost 200 pages of reproductions from broad views to fine details and contains some of his most famous work. The commentaries, indices and catalogs increase the value of this work. Hard Cover 325pp. e$120.00 $2.00 SURCHARGE FOR EXPEDITED SHIPMENT LIMITED QUANTITIES Order
(ECI) EARLY CHRISTIAN ATTITUDES TOWARD IMAGES. Fr. Steven Bigham.
(GBI2) GUIDE TO BYZANTINE ICONOGRAPHY, V. 2
by
Constantine Cavarnos.
Detailed, illustrated explanation
of ten major icons of the Festal Cycle, iconography of God,
the Theotokos, St. John the Baptist and the Angels. Also includes
illuminating remarks by St. Nectarios and Photios Kontoglou on
"types" and "archetypes." Illus. 160pp. Paper e$18.00
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(HAG) HAGIA SOPHIA The history,
architecture, selected mosaics and treasures of Hagia Sophia, including modern
photographs, and reproductions of older paintings and lithographs.
64pp. Paper e$12.00 TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK
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(HEA) HEAVEN ON EARTH: Art and the Church in Byzantium
edited by Linda Safran. An expansion of the Smithsonian 1991 lecture series, "Sailing to Byzantium," this wonderful volume contains chapters on the varied aspects of art in the Church during the Byzantine era. Profusely illustrated in color and black and white, with an excellent glossary. 280pp. Large format paper f$36.00 Order |
(HTI) HEROES OF THE ICON
by Fr. Steven Bigham.
The first two chapters establish
the basis for iconography while the third chapter introduces
the reader to the iconographers' lives. A very important contribution
to iconoraphy studies. Paper 208pp d$15.00
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(HIP) A HISTORY OF ICON
PAINTING. Edited by Archimandrite Zacchaeus
Wood. Nine icon experts offer articles on the subjects of
1) The Theological Principles of the Icon and Iconography.
2. The Teachnique of Icon Painting. 3. Byzantine Icons of the
6th to 15th Centuries. 4. Greek Icons aftethe Fall of Byzantium.
5. Mediaeval Russian Icons. 6. Georgian Icons of the Tenth to
Fifteenth centuries. 7. The Icons of Serbia, Bulgaira and Macedonia.
8 Ukranian Icon Painting, Belarusian Icons, Icon Painting in Romania.
9. Russian Icons of the 18th to Early 20th centuries. 10. Icons of
the 20th Century. Includes an excellent Chronological Table, a Bibliography
and several hundred full color illustrations. This
book is a must-have. It should be in every Orthodox library.
287pp d$35.00. Order
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HOLY AND GREAT MONASTERY OF VATOPAIDI: Tradition,
History, Art. A magnificent two-volume set describing
the monastery, its frescoes, mosaics, icons, treasures, manuscripts,
books, architecture and saints, and its metochia (small dependencies)
in Greece, Asia Minor, Bulgaria and Serbia. Text in English. Volumes
in hard slip cover. Total of 745pp. Limited Supply
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(IIP) THE ICON: IMAGE OF THE INVISIBLE
by Egon Sendler
This book
examines the icon, the Orthodox sacred imagery which emphasizes
the spiritual world. It looks at the icon from the technical
aspect of its creation, and the icon's language, religious vision,
theories of geometric and bodily proportions, color and light.
A fine technical explanation of icons in English. Contains 36 color
and 66 b & w illustrations, and 25 line drawings. 288pp
d$21.00 TEMPORARILY OUT OF PRINT.
(IW) THE ICON: Window on the Kingdom
by Michael
Quenot
Translated
from the French, this comprehensive volume contains a history
of the foundations and place of icons in the Church, commentaries
on the Festal icons, the "canons" and composition of icons,
analysis and theology of icons, and much more. Contains 33 color
and 32 black and white illustrations. An excellent introduction
to iconography.Paper 176pp. d$17.00
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(IAS) ICONS: A Sacred
Art by Linda Proud. A short, but excellent explanation of icons with numerous full-color icons and illustrations, which briefly describes the history, technique, meaning and use of icons. 30pp. Paper d$7.50 Order |
A series of large format spiral bound icon books featuring 24 full-color icons. Perforated calendar portion removed. Detailed description of each icon on facing pages. 50pp $1.50 postage surcharge.
(CB92) 1992: ICONS & HOLINESS. Icons from Mt. Athos, d$8.50
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(CB93) SYMBOLS OF GLORY:
The Stroganov Icons, d$8.50
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NEW (IPKG) ICON PACKET A set of 12 (mostly) russian icons in full color on heavy card stock. Good for Sunday School projects. e$4.00 Order |
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(ISTS) ICONS AND
SAINTS of the Eastern Orthodox Church by Alfredo Tradigo, trans. by Stephen
Sartarelli. A wonderful introduction to icons from the Getty
Museum. Starting with the iconostasis, each full color page describes
the elements and place of icons in the church, and continues with
descriptions of various types of icons: of Feasts, Christ, the Mother
of God, the Prophets and various saints. A great reference book as
well as a great gift. 383pp. Paper d$25.00
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NEW (IFS) Holy Images, Hallowed Ground: ICONS FROM SINAI. The
"Catalog" from the exhibit of icons and other items at
the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. A beautiful volume with essays
on the history and life of St. Catherine's Monastery – the oldest
continually inhabited monastery in the Christian world - and
its treasures, full page, full-color illustrations, of 43 of
the rare and magnificent icons, six
illuminated manuscripts and other liturgical items, as well as of
the monastery itself.. A treasure in large format.
.304pp. Paper d$50.00 Order $2.00 surcharge for expedited
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(IPN) ICONPAINTER'S NOTEBOOK: THE BOLSHAKOV EDITION (an anthology of source materials) Descriptions of the Holy Icons and how they should be painted. 260pp Paper d$23.00 TEMPORARILY OUT OF PRINT
(IPB) AN ICONOGRAPHER'S PATTERN BOOK : illustrated
in the Stroganov Tradition.
translated by Fr. Christopher Kelley
Contains
over 450 drawings of saints, Feast Days and Council of the
Orthodox Church to be used as prototypes for iconographers. The
"headnotes" from the ancient Stroganov pattern book contain color
descriptions and notes on features, etc., with comparisons to Novgorod
calendar icons. Large format. 499pp Paper d$30.00 TEMPORARILY
OUT OF PRINT
AN ICONOGRAPHER'S
SKETCHBOOK (DRAWINGS AND PATTERNS)
Translations
and commentary by Gergory Melnick.
Continuing the collection of pattern
books for iconographers, these volumes contain tracings
of Russian icons of many eras, meant as a source book for ideas
- not necessarily exact patterns. Notes provide detailed explanations.
Paper d$22.00 each volume.
(IS1) VOL. 1, The Postnikov Collection. 188 sketches , notes, glorssary and index. 180pp TEMPORARILY OUT OF PRINT
(IS2) VOL. 2, The Tyulin Collection. 190 sketches, notes and index. 180pp OUT OF PRINT
(IHT) ICONS OF THE MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS AND EVER VIRGIN MARY, and Prayers for Her Intercession compiled by Theodore Khoury. A collection of 50 of the most well-known and beloved icons of the Mother of God, with an illustration, history, date of commemoration and prayer or Troparion for each. 103pp. Paper e$15.00 Order
(IMG) THE IMAGE OF GOD THE FATHER IN ORTHODOX ICONOGRAPHY AND
OTHER ESSAYS
by Fr.
Steven Bigham
A valuable
contribution to the issue of depicting God the Father in iconography.
Points out the Church's tradition and decisions. 200pp Paper d$15.00
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(PAN) MANUEL PANSELINOS: From the Holy Church of the Protaton on Mt. Athos. Panselinos (14th c.) was the foremost exponent of the “Macedonian School” of iconography and the magnificent of frescoes of the church of the Protaton are a unique example. OUT OF PRINT - A NEW VOLUME IN PREPARATION
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(MI) THE MEANING OF ICONS
by Ouspensky and Lossky A new edition of the classic work on Orthodox iconography dealing with the technique, interpretation and language of the icon within the context of theology and faith. Lavishly illustrated with more than four times the color plates found in the original edition. 224pp Paper, d$50.00; Cloth, d$60.00 Order $2.00 postage surcharge for expedited shipment. |
(MOA) MONUMENTS OF ORTHODOXY
IN ALBANIA by Georgios K. Giakoumis, photographs
by Grigoris Vlassas. The documentation of a trip made in the
mid 1990’s to the sites of all of the Orthodox churches and monasteries
in Albania. Although many are ruins, there are some fine examples
of Byzantine iconography and architecture. Many full-color illustrations
and maps and a well-written description of each site. 193pp. Cloth f$95.00 Quantities
limited . Order
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(PMD) PAINTER'S MANUAL of Dionysius of Fourna
translated
by Paul Heatherington
A classic
reference book for iconographers - meant to be a "repository
for all the information necessary for a Byzantine artist
to practice his profession." Has details on how various saints and
feasts are to be portrayed. 128pp Paper
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(KON) PHOTIS KONTOGLOU By Nikos Zias. The life and works of the iconographer
who was so important in the revival of Byzantine iconography
in the 20th century. The large-format book in full color reproduces
frescos, panel icons, line drawings of this prolific artist
and includes many of his secular works. Large Format. 168pp. text,
458 plates. Cloth e$140.00
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(SCM) SAINT CATHERINE’S MONASTERY, SINAI, EGYPT: A Photographic Essay by Helen C. Evans & Bruce White. Published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this book captures the relationship between the Monastery and the grandeur of the surrounding landscape, in addition to, as well as the warmth of beauty of the monastery itself. Large format, full color. A real treasure! 96pp. Paper e$15.00 Order
(CHO) SAINT SAVIOUR IN CHORA The history, architecture
and selected mosaics and frescoes of the church known also
as Kariye Cami. Many of the frescoes have been painstakingly
restored to their original beauty. 64pp. Paper e$12.00 TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK
(SIH1)
THE SCHLIEPER ICONOGRAPHIC HANDBOOK FOR ICONS OF THE
LIFE OF THE VIRGIN MARY, THEOTOKOS by H. C. Schlieper.
Line drawings of incidents in the life of the Mother of God taken from panel
drawings, frescoes, mosaics and illuminated manuscripts from many sources,
rendered in a general “Slavic” style. There are 76 drawings, with brief descriptions
and 5 full color plates. Paper 175pp.
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STUDYING BYZANTINE ICONOGRAPHY
by Marisa Decastro. Translated from
Greek. An oversize book for young people containing an icon and brief life
of one popular saint from each month, together with activities which explain
the symbolism, techniques and meaning of icons. 63pp Paper e$17.00
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(SEI) THE SUBJECTS OF EARLY RUSSIAN ICONS
by A.
Kostova
A beautiful
purse-size book of nearly 200 full color illustrations of
early Russian icons with brief descriptions. Imported from Russia.
223pp Cloth e$10.00
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(TIP) THE TECHNIQUE OF ICON PAINTING
by Guillem Ramos-Poqui An excellent manual on painting of icons from preparation of the boards to varnishing and mounting the finished work. Contains section on oil and water gilding, egg tempera, as well as perspective, geometry and proportion. Fully illustrated with color icons and line drawings. Large format. 80pp Paper d$20.00 OUT OF PRINT Author has recommended A BRUSH WITH GOD as a substitute. |
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BACK IN PRINT (TIS) THE THEOLOGY OF THE ICON
by Leonid
Ouspensky, Volumes I and II, translated by Anthony Gythiel
A most
comprehensive introduction to mystery and development of the
sacred art of Iconography, and a standard text upon which many
later studies were based. Volume I has been out of print for several
years, and is now available with Volume II. Paper Vol. I: 23 b/w plates Vol. II: 25 b/w
plates, and fold-out panel; 6 full-color plates, 528pp. total d$36.00/set
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NEW (TP1) TREASURY OF THE PROTATON, V. I. The
Holy Community of Mount Athos. Vol. I containes the history
of the Protaton, decorative work and carvings, and manuscripts,
with full-color illustrations of many silver and gold pieces and illuminated
manuscripts. Large format in case.
325 pp. Cloth f$125.00 OUT OF STOCK
(TP2) TREASURY OF THE PROTATON, V. II. The Holy Community of Mount Athos. This volume contains a study of the 180+ important panel icons, crosses, banners and doors, with full-color illustrations and exquisite details. Arranged chronologically, it contains some of the most well-known icons of St. Athos. Large format in case. 362pp. Cloth f$160.00. Limited supply. $2.00 surcharge for expedited shipment. Order
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(WDK) WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT ICONS? An aesthetic, historical and theological approach to the icons of the Orthodox Church in the form of questions and answers. Accompanied by numerous full-color reproductions of panel icons and frescoes, this is an excellent "catechism" on iconography for the layman. Excellent glossary and bibliography. 208 pp. Paper e$43.00 Order |
(OI?) WHAT ORTHODOX ICONOGRAPHY IS
by Photios
Kontoglou
An excellent
article by the noted Greek iconographer, translated from the
Greek. A concise explanation of the mystical and theological
basis of icons vs. western religious paintings. 8pp Paper a$.75
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