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Techniques of Traditional Icon Painting
Gilles Weissmann
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Description for Techniques of Traditional Icon Painting
Paperback. A comprehensive study of icon painting - a one-stop, complete, detailed guide, and fantastic source of reference. Num Pages: 128 pages, 100 colour. BIC Classification: WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 216 x 10. Weight in Grams: 554.
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 icon’s 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
Publisher
Search Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781844487943
SKU
V9781844487943
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99-20
About Gilles Weissmann
Gilles Weissmann studied at the Beaux-Arts in Paris, exploring Egyptian painting, sculpture, Chinese Buddhist art, Mesopotamian and Roman art. He then studied icon painting and became the assistant of Professor Genevieve Governor. He now has his own studio and school of iconography in Paris: l'Atelier Iconês Anastasis where he teaches and paints.
Reviews for Techniques of Traditional Icon Painting
Aug 12 Anyone who has been in an Eastern Orthodox church, or seen Byzantine icons in museums and art galleries cannot fail to be amazed by the sheer colour, exuberance and brilliance of the icons. It is a very traditional method of painting, hundreds of years old which is still in use today. But how do ... Read more