Icons are windows into heaven, a glimpse to divine beauty. They are gateways to the mystery of Orthodox spirituality, silent witness to Byzantine history. Physical matter is transformed through the both insight of the artist and the viewer. Iconography aims to represent theology through color, not giving prominence to natural physical beauty, but to express the spiritual attributes of the scene or subject depicted.

Order now the book tittled Byzantine Iconography by Milagros Blanco, available at Amazon.com for only $11.99. In the book, the reader is introduced to the mystic connotations of Byzantine Iconography. Icons are expressions of human artistic spirit and rise above the boundaries of tradition and time. This art style now stands resurrected for us to explore a traditional part of our artistic and religious heritage.

The Byzantine Iconography book offers a detailed description of the many rules governing the "writing" of an icon. These techniques were the peculiar property of the clergy and other learned painters, available only through churches and monasteries. Nowadays, the art of iconography has been revived by dedicated artists, both professionals and amateurs. The technique of gilding is explained in a detailed and easy to follow manner. The instructions provided will guide the artist to paint a traditional icon based on ancient rules, but using modern materials.

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