The Icon and Devotion: Sacred Spaces in Imperial Russia by Oleg Tarasov (English

Description: The Icon and Devotion: Sacred Spaces in Imperial Russia by Oleg Tarasov Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description "Icon and Devotion" offers the first extensive presentation in English of the making and meaning of Russian icons. The craft of icon-making is set into the context of forms of worship that emerged in the Russian Orthodox Church in the mid-seventeenth century. Oleg Tarasov shows how icons have held a special place in Russian consciousness because they represented idealized images of Holy Russia. He also looks closely at how and why icons were made. Wonder-working saints and the leaders of such religious schisms as the Old Believers appear in these pages, which are illustrated with miniature paintings, lithographs and engravings never before published in the English-speaking world.By tracing the artistic vocabulary, techniques and working methods of icon painters, Tarasov shows how icons have been integral to the history of Russian art, influenced by folk and mainstream currents alike. As well as articulating the specifically Russian piety they invoke, he analyzes the significance of icons in the cultural life of modern Russia in the context of popular prints and poster design. Publisher Description "Icon and Devotion" presents a historical survey in English of the making and meaning of Russian icons. The craft of icon-making is set into the context of forms of worship that emerged in the Russian Orthodox Church from the mid-17th century on. The text shows how icons have held a special place in Russian consciousness because they represented idealized images of Holy Russia, and also looks closely at a range of issues, from the sacred meanings of icon images to how and why they were made. Wonder-working saints and the leaders of such religious schisms as the Old Believers appear in these pages, which are illustrated with miniture paintings, lithographs and engravings. By tracing the artistic vocabulary, techniques and working methods of icon painters, the text shows how icons have been an integral part of the history of Russian art, influenced by folk and mainstream currents alike. As well as articulating the specifically Russian religious piety they invoke, it analyzes the significance of icons in the cultural life of modern Russia in the context of popular prints and poster design.This text should interest not only specialists in icons and the history of Russian art but also anyone with a general interest in Russian history and culture. Author Biography Oleg Tarasov is Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Cultural History of the Institute of Slavic Studies (Russian Academy of Sciences), Moscow. He has written extensively on icons, painting and cultural history. Details ISBN 1861891180 ISBN-13 9781861891181 Title The Icon and Devotion: Sacred Spaces in Imperial Russia Author Oleg Tarasov Format Hardcover Year 2003 Pages 416 Publisher Reaktion Books GE_Item_ID:1090798; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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