Techniques of Traditional Icon Painting

by Gilles Weissmann

Overview

A detailed and practical guide focusing on the traditional methods of icon painting and its rich history. With all you would ever want to know, from the materials you need and how to prepare a panel to adding inscriptions and finishing off. Part of the icons symbolism is transmitted in the techniques used to create it and this is explored throughout, with in depth information, step-by-step demonstrations, invaluable advice and many superb examples of finished icon paintings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781844487943
Publisher:	Search Press
Publication date:	10/05/2012
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	10.80(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Gilles Weissmann studied at the Beaux-Arts in Paris, exploring Egyptian painting, sculpture, Chinese Buddhist art, Mesopotamian art, and Roman art. He owns a studio and school of iconography in Paris, where he teaches and paints.

Table of Contents

The most comprehensive study of icon painting techniques ever published
Step-by-step techniques and over 100 photographs and illustrations
Includes galleries of professional artists and students work

Editorial Reviews

This guide first provides a brief history of Christian iconography, traditions, and principles before laying out a detailed description of this highly specialized process. The author, an experienced European icon painter, addresses the reader as he might a serious apprentice, covering topics specific to iconography like gold leaf, portraying light, inscriptions, and special tempera varnishes. Practitioners of this type of art see it as intertwined with the spiritual; Weissmann emphasizes this throughout. VERDICT This book is essential for Christian college and university libraries and will have crossover appeal with religion sections in many community public libraries.

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