The Art of the Icon by Iain Zaczek - 1994

England: Studio Editions, Ltd., 1994. this book is full of information and beautiful color plates of art dating from the 3rd century to the 19th "this glowing report was made by russian observers in 988, after witnessing church services in constantinople, and it prompted their master, prince vladmir of kiev, to convert to the orthodox christian faith. much of the impact had been created by the richness and varietyof the icons on display, and these were to become an equally important facet of russian culture. the term 'icon' (from the greek word for likeness or image) is loosely applied to the devotional panel paintings that were profuced under the auspices of the eastern church. as in the west, the primary function of these pictures (in this book) was to convey the main points of the liturgy to a largely illiterate congregation. for, as the fourth-century theologian, st gregory of nyssa, explained, 'the silent painting speaks on the walls and does much good.'". Hard Cover. Near Fine/Not Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Art.