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(SMV) THE BASILICA AT ST. MARK’S IN VENICE Edited by Ettore Vio. The history and art of this 11th century Byzantine church in Venice with its glorious golden mosaics reflects the beauty which was once found in Hagia Sophia. The enlargements and details make this book a treasure. Paper 174pp. d$20.00 Order SEE ALSO "ST. MARK'S: ART AND ARCHITECTURE" |
(BWG) A BRUSH WITH GOD: An Icon Workbook by Peter Pearson. A guide to the process of icon painting, using traditional techniques and contemporary materials – for professionals or novices. A Concise and practical guide. 8 Color plates and numerous black and white illustrations. 82pp. Paper d$25.00 Order
(ABG) ANOTHER BRUSH WITH GOD: Further Conversations about Icons by Peter Pearson. A second workbook for budding iconographers, which continues the techniques in the first book. This expands techniques to landscapes, architecture, applying patterns to garments and constructing drawings based on principles of sacret geometry. Also contains many pages of icon patterns in line drawings. 129pp. Paper d$28.00 Order
BYZANTINE ART IN GREECE
A series of smaller, soft cover books on individual
monasteries or areas with exceptional examples of Byzantine
frescoes and mosaics from the 7th to 15th century. We will add to
the series as we find volumes of interest.
(BAG1) PATMOS by Elias Kollias. Beautiful 12th and 13th century wall paintings from the Monastery of St. John the Theologian, chapel of the Virgin, refrectory and cave of the Apoco\alypse, uncovered during the restorations after the 1956 earthquake. Large format, color and black and white illustrations. 40pp Paper e$18.00 Order
(BAG2) HOSIOS LOUKAS by Nano Chatzidakis. The largest and best preserved 11th century monastery in Greece, Hosios Loukas has magnificent mosaics in the main catholican and wall paintings in the side chapels and crypt created by great masters of iconography from Constantinople. Large format, full color illustrations. 94pp. Paper e$32.00 Order
(BAG3) KASTORIA by Stylianos Pelekanidis and Manolis Chatzidakis. This volume covers seven Byzantine churches from the 9th to 14th century in and around the city of Kastoria in northern Greece: Hagios Stephanos, Hagioi Anargyroi, Hagios Nikolaos, Panagia Mavriotissa, Panagia Koubelidiki, Taxiarches of the Metropolis and Hagios Athanasios. Color and black and white illustrations. Large format. 119pp. Paper d$35.00 Order
(BAG4) NAXOS by Manolis Chatzidakis et al. Mosaics and wall paintings from the Island of Naxos dating from the7th to 14th century. Eight churches from the island described in detail: Panagia Drosiani, Panagia Protothrone, Hagia Kyriake/Hagios Artemios, Hagios Georgios Diasoritis, Hagios Nikolaos at Sangri, Hagios Ioannis at Kerami and Papagia at Yallou. Large format. Color and black and white illustrations. 104pp. Paper d$32.00 Order
(BFP) BYZANTIUM: Faith and Power (1261-1557)
edited by Helen C. Evans. The “catalog”
of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s 2004 exhibition
of the great resurgence of Byzantine art during the Palaiologan
period in Byzantium and other Orthodox countries. This exhibition
covers mainly religious arts, and ends with a section on “The
Encounter of Northern Renaissance Artists with Byzantine Icons”
which is very interesting. A treasure of information and full-color
illustrations. Large format. 658pp.
Paper e$50.00 ($2.00 shipping surcharge
for expedited shipment.) OUT OF PRINT $2.00 postage
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(BSA) BYZANTINE SACRED ART
2nd Edition
compiled and translated by Dr. Constantine
Cavarnos
Selected writings of the noted iconographer
Photios Kontoglou on traditional Orthodox iconography.
The revised edition is enlarged. 171pp Paper d$15.00
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NEW (CPT) THE CRETAN PAINTER THEOPHANIS: The Wall-Paintings of the Holy Monastery of Stavronikita. Theological commentary by Archimandrite Vasileios of Stavronikita and iconographic commentary by Manolis Chatzidakis. This volume deals with the final phase of the art of Theophanis, and contains almost 200 pages of reproductions from broad views to fine details and contains some of his most famous work. The commentaries, indices and catalogs increase the value of this work. Hard Cover 325pp. e$120.00 $2.00 SURCHARGE FOR EXPEDITED SHIPMENT LIMITED QUANTITIES Order
(ECI) EARLY CHRISTIAN ATTITUDES TOWARD IMAGES. Fr. Steven Bigham.
(GBI2) GUIDE TO BYZANTINE ICONOGRAPHY, V. 2
by Constantine Cavarnos.
Detailed, illustrated
explanation of ten major icons of the Festal Cycle,
iconography of God, the Theotokos, St. John the Baptist and
the Angels. Also includes illuminating remarks by St. Nectarios
and Photios Kontoglou on "types" and "archetypes." Illus.
160pp. Paper e$18.00
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(HEA) HEAVEN ON EARTH: Art and the Church in Byzantium
edited by Linda Safran. An expansion of the Smithsonian 1991 lecture series, "Sailing to Byzantium," this wonderful volume contains chapters on the varied aspects of art in the Church during the Byzantine era. Profusely illustrated in color and black and white, with an excellent glossary. 280pp. Large format paper f$36.00 Order |
(HTI) HEROES OF THE ICON
by Fr. Steven Bigham.
The first two chapters
establish the basis for iconography while the third
chapter introduces the reader to the iconographers' lives.
A very important contribution to iconoraphy studies.
Paper 208pp d$15.00
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(HIP) A HISTORY OF ICON
PAINTING. Edited by Archimandrite
Zacchaeus Wood. Nine icon experts offer articles on
the subjects of 1) The Theological Principles of the Icon
and Iconography. 2. The Teachnique of Icon Painting. 3. Byzantine
Icons of the 6th to 15th Centuries. 4. Greek Icons aftethe
Fall of Byzantium. 5. Mediaeval Russian Icons. 6. Georgian
Icons of the Tenth to Fifteenth centuries. 7. The Icons of Serbia,
Bulgaira and Macedonia. 8 Ukranian Icon Painting, Belarusian Icons,
Icon Painting in Romania. 9. Russian Icons of the 18th to Early 20th
centuries. 10. Icons of the 20th Century. Includes an excellent
Chronological Table, a Bibliography and several hundred full color
illustrations. This book is a must-have. It should
be in every Orthodox library.
287pp d$35.00.
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HOLY AND GREAT MONASTERY OF VATOPAIDI: Tradition,
History, Art. A magnificent two-volume set describing
the monastery, its frescoes, mosaics, icons, treasures,
manuscripts, books, architecture and saints, and its metochia
(small dependencies) in Greece, Asia Minor, Bulgaria and
Serbia. Text in English. Volumes in hard slip cover. Total of
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(IIP) THE ICON: IMAGE OF THE INVISIBLE
by Egon Sendler
This book examines the icon, the
Orthodox sacred imagery which emphasizes the spiritual world.
It looks at the icon from the technical aspect of its creation,
and the icon's language, religious vision, theories of geometric
and bodily proportions, color and light. A fine technical explanation
of icons in English. Contains 36 color and 66 b & w illustrations,
and 25 line drawings. 288pp
d$21.00
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(IW) THE ICON: Window on the Kingdom
by Michael Quenot
Translated from the French, this
comprehensive volume contains a history of the foundations
and place of icons in the Church, commentaries on the Festal
icons, the "canons" and composition of icons, analysis and
theology of icons, and much more. Contains 33 color and 32 black
and white illustrations. An excellent introduction to iconography.Paper
176pp. d$17.00
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(IAS) ICONS: A Sacred
Art by Linda Proud. A short, but excellent explanation of icons with numerous full-color icons and illustrations, which briefly describes the history, technique, meaning and use of icons. 30pp. Paper d$7.50 Order |
A series of large format spiral bound icon books featuring 24 full-color icons. Perforated calendar portion removed. Detailed description of each icon on facing pages. 50pp $1.50 postage surcharge.
(CB92) 1992: ICONS & HOLINESS. Icons from Mt. Athos, d$8.50
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(CB93) SYMBOLS OF GLORY: The Stroganov Icons, d$8.50
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NEW (IPKG) ICON PACKET A set of 12 (mostly) russian icons in full color on heavy card stock. Good for Sunday School projects. e$4.00 Order |
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(ISTS) ICONS AND
SAINTS of the Eastern Orthodox Church by Alfredo Tradigo, trans. by Stephen
Sartarelli. A wonderful introduction to icons from the
Getty Museum. Starting with the iconostasis, each full color
page describes the elements and place of icons in the church,
and continues with descriptions of various types of icons: of
Feasts, Christ, the Mother of God, the Prophets and various saints.
A great reference book as well as a great gift.
383pp. Paper d$25.00 Order
NEW (IFS) Holy Images, Hallowed Ground: ICONS FROM SINAI. The
"Catalog" from the exhibit of icons and other items
at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. A beautiful volume
with essays on the history and life of St. Catherine's
Monastery – the oldest continually inhabited monastery in
the Christian world - and its treasures, full page, full-color
illustrations, of 43 of the rare and
magnificent icons, six illuminated manuscripts and other
liturgical items, as well as of the monastery itself.. A treasure
in large format. .304pp.
Paper d$50.00 OUT OF PRINT $2.00 surcharge for expedited
shipment.
(IPN) ICONPAINTER'S NOTEBOOK: THE BOLSHAKOV EDITION (an anthology of source materials) Descriptions of the Holy Icons and how they should be painted. 260pp Paper d$49.00 Order
(IPB) AN ICONOGRAPHER'S PATTERN BOOK : illustrated
in the Stroganov Tradition.
translated by Fr. Christopher
Kelley
Contains over 450 drawings of saints,
Feast Days and Council of the Orthodox Church to be used
as prototypes for iconographers. The "headnotes" from the ancient
Stroganov pattern book contain color descriptions and notes
on features, etc., with comparisons to Novgorod calendar icons.
Large format. 499pp Paper d$30.00
TEMPORARILY OUT OF PRINT
AN ICONOGRAPHER'S
SKETCHBOOK (DRAWINGS AND PATTERNS)
Translations and commentary by
Gergory Melnick.
Continuing the collection
of pattern books for iconographers, these volumes
contain tracings of Russian icons of many eras, meant as a
source book for ideas - not necessarily exact patterns. Notes
provide detailed explanations. Paper
(IS1) VOL. 1, The Postnikov Collection. 188 sketches , notes, glorssary and index. 180pp d$48.00 Order
(IS2) VOL. 2, The Tyulin Collection. 190 sketches, notes and index. 180pp d$48.00 Order
(IHT) ICONS OF THE MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS AND EVER VIRGIN MARY, and Prayers for Her Intercession compiled by Theodore Khoury. A collection of 50 of the most well-known and beloved icons of the Mother of God, with an illustration, history, date of commemoration and prayer or Troparion for each. 103pp. Paper e$15.00 Order
(IMG) THE IMAGE OF GOD THE FATHER IN ORTHODOX ICONOGRAPHY AND
OTHER ESSAYS
by Fr. Steven Bigham
A valuable contribution to the
issue of depicting God the Father in iconography. Points out
the Church's tradition and decisions. 200pp Paper d$15.00
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(PAN) MANUEL PANSELINOS: From the Holy Church of the Protaton on Mt. Athos. Panselinos (14th c.) was the foremost exponent of the “Macedonian School” of iconography and the magnificent of frescoes of the church of the Protaton are a unique example. OUT OF PRINT - A NEW VOLUME IN PREPARATION
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(MI) THE MEANING OF ICONS
by Ouspensky and Lossky A new edition of the classic work on Orthodox iconography dealing with the technique, interpretation and language of the icon within the context of theology and faith. Lavishly illustrated with more than four times the color plates found in the original edition. 224pp Paper, d$55.00; Order Cloth, d$70.00 Order $2.00 postage surcharge for expedited shipment. |
(MOA) MONUMENTS OF ORTHODOXY
IN ALBANIA by Georgios K. Giakoumis, photographs
by Grigoris Vlassas. The documentation of a trip made
in the mid 1990’s to the sites of all of the Orthodox churches
and monasteries in Albania. Although many are ruins, there
are some fine examples of Byzantine iconography and architecture.
Many full-color illustrations and maps and a well-written
description of each site. 193pp. Cloth f$95.00
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(PMD) PAINTER'S MANUAL of Dionysius of Fourna
translated by Paul Heatherington
A classic reference book for iconographers
- meant to be a "repository for all the information
necessary for a Byzantine artist to practice his profession."
Has details on how various saints and feasts are to be portrayed.
128pp Paper d$19.00
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PHOTIS KONTOGLOU By Nikos Zias. The life and works of the iconographer
who was so important in the revival of Byzantine
iconography in the 20th century. The large-format book
in full color reproduces frescos, panel icons, line
drawings of this prolific artist and includes many of his secular
works. Large Format. 168pp. text, 458 plates. Cloth e$145.00 $2.00 postage
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(SCM) SAINT CATHERINE’S MONASTERY, SINAI, EGYPT: A Photographic Essay by Helen C. Evans & Bruce White. Published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this book captures the relationship between the Monastery and the grandeur of the surrounding landscape, in addition to, as well as the warmth of beauty of the monastery itself. Large format, full color. A real treasure! 96pp. Paper e$15.00 Order
(CHO) SAINT SAVIOUR IN CHORA The history, architecture
and selected mosaics and frescoes of the church
known also as Kariye Cami. Many of the frescoes have
been painstakingly restored to their original beauty.
64pp. Paper e$12.00
TEMPORARILY
OUT OF STOCK
(SIH1)
THE SCHLIEPER ICONOGRAPHIC HANDBOOK FOR ICONS
OF THE LIFE OF THE VIRGIN MARY, THEOTOKOS by H. C. Schlieper.
Line drawings of incidents in the life of the Mother of God taken
from panel drawings, frescoes, mosaics and illuminated manuscripts
from many sources, rendered in a general “Slavic” style. There are 76
drawings, with brief descriptions and 5 full color plates. Paper 175pp. d$30.00
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STUDYING BYZANTINE ICONOGRAPHY
by Marisa Decastro. Translated
from Greek. An oversize book for young people containing an icon
and brief life of one popular saint from each month, together with
activities which explain the symbolism, techniques and meaning of
icons. 63pp Paper
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(SEI) THE SUBJECTS OF EARLY RUSSIAN ICONS
by A. Kostova
A beautiful purse-size book of
nearly 200 full color illustrations of early Russian icons
with brief descriptions. Imported from Russia. 223pp Cloth e$10.00
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(TIP) THE TECHNIQUE OF ICON PAINTING
by Guillem Ramos-Poqui An excellent manual on painting of icons from preparation of the boards to varnishing and mounting the finished work. Contains section on oil and water gilding, egg tempera, as well as perspective, geometry and proportion. Fully illustrated with color icons and line drawings. Large format. 80pp Paper d$20.00 OUT OF PRINT Author has recommended A BRUSH WITH GOD as a substitute. |
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BACK IN PRINT (TIS) THE THEOLOGY OF THE ICON
by Leonid Ouspensky, Volumes I and
II, translated by Anthony Gythiel
A most comprehensive introduction
to mystery and development of the sacred art of Iconography,
and a standard text upon which many later studies were
based. Volume I has been out of print for several years, and
is now available with Volume II.
Paper Vol. I: 23 b/w plates Vol. II: 25 b/w plates,
and fold-out panel; 6 full-color plates, 528pp. total d$36.00/set
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NEW (TP1) TREASURY OF THE PROTATON, V. I.
The Holy Community of Mount Athos. Vol. I containes the history
of the Protaton, decorative work and carvings, and manuscripts,
with full-color illustrations of many silver and gold pieces
and illuminated manuscripts. Large format in case.
325 pp. Cloth f$125.00
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(TP2) TREASURY OF THE PROTATON, V. II. The Holy Community of Mount Athos. This volume contains a study of the 180+ important panel icons, crosses, banners and doors, with full-color illustrations and exquisite details. Arranged chronologically, it contains some of the most well-known icons of St. Athos. Large format in case. 362pp. Cloth f$160.00. Limited supply. $2.00 surcharge for expedited shipment. Order
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(WDK) WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT ICONS? An aesthetic, historical and theological approach to the icons of the Orthodox Church in the form of questions and answers. Accompanied by numerous full-color reproductions of panel icons and frescoes, this is an excellent "catechism" on iconography for the layman. Excellent glossary and bibliography. 208 pp. Paper e$43.00 Order |
(OI?) WHAT ORTHODOX ICONOGRAPHY IS
by Photios Kontoglou
An excellent article by the noted
Greek iconographer, translated from the Greek. A concise explanation
of the mystical and theological basis of icons vs. western
religious paintings. 8pp Paper a$.75
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