Icones - Hardcover

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9782903857110: Icones

Synopsis

Through highly developed styles of portraying strong expressive figures, iconic art intrinsically captured the fervent piety of the Eastern Orthodox Church in the Byzantine Empire, Serbia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Macedonia, and Russia from the 12th through 16th centuries. Now you can explore the gilded radiance and arresting beauty of 64 of the greatest icons that provide a lasting fascination even for modern tastes. 9 1/2" x 13". Color plates.

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