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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
(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 e$50.00
($2.00 shipping surcharge for expedited shipment.)
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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. 170pp Paper
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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$85.00 $2.00 SURCHARGE FOR EXPEDITED SHIPMENT LIMITED QUANTITIES TEMP. OUT OF STOCK
(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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THE 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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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 Order
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
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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$45.00; 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
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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 d$19.00
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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
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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 (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. (Vol. I contained the history of the Protation, decorative work and carvings, and manuscripts.) Large format in case. 362pp. Cloth f$140.00. 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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