English-speaking Orthodox faithful in the United States who have wanted to learn the liturgical arts of the Orthodox Church — music, iconography, vestments, architecture and furnishings design, etc. — have historically had limited opportunities to study with knowledgeable teachers. Some have had the opportunity to go overseas to countries such as Greece and Russia to […]
This is post 8 of 12 in the series “An Icon of the Kingdom of God” This is the eighth part of an ongoing serial (part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6, part 7) In the New Jerusalem, there is no distinction between indoors and outdoors. It is a […]
This is post 5 of 9 in the series “Designing Icons” ____________________________________________________________ Editorial note: We have convinced Aidan Hart to post a chapter from his new book. “Techniques of Icon and Wall Painting” which is being hailed as the most comprehensive book to date on practicing the art of Iconography. At 450 pages, with 460 paintings, 150 […]
This is post 3 of 9 in the series “Designing Icons” ____________________________________________________________ Editorial note: We have convinced Aidan Hart to post a chapter from his new book. “Techniques of Icon and Wall Painting” which is being hailed as the most comprehensive book to date on practicing the art of Iconography. At 450 pages, with 460 paintings, 150 […]