A Brush with God : An Icon workbook

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Description

A one-stop guide to icon-painting, including the history and spirituality of icons as well as simplified, step-by-step icon-painting technique. Everything you wanted to know about icons but didn't know where to look. This book, written with warmth and an obvious love for the subject, describes the history of icons and looks at why they've been an important spiritual tool for many centuries. It guides readers through the process of painting an icon, from making the initial sketches to applying the final glaze. The book will offer an easier and more accessible way to approach this art than the traditional - and time-consuming - methods. Also included are eight full-color plates of a selection of the author's icons, templates, and prayers for the blessing of an icon. First published October 2005.

Author description

Peter Pearson, a former Benedictine monk, is a priest of the diocese of Bethlehem. He is one of the better known American iconographers. Through his workshops and seminars, as well as the European pilgrimages he leads, he has worked with more than 2000 students.

Table of contents

1. The Spiritual Practice of Iconography; 2. The Basic Icon Toolkit; 3. The Icon Painting Process; 4. Icon Painting Techniques; 5. Three Icons Step-by-Step; 6. Halo Template; 7. Prayer for the Blessing of Icons; 8. Glossary of Iconography Terms.

Stock Information

General Fields

• ISBN : 9780819222039
• Publisher : morehs
• Imprint : morehs
• Publication date : October 2005
• Dimensions : 216mm X 216mm X 7mm
• Produced in : United Kingdom
• Product Type : books

Special Fields

• Illustrations : 15 (b&w) illustrations, 8 (colour) illustrations
• Pages : 96
• Dewey classification : 741.5
• Edition : annotated edition
• Bind : Paperback
• Author : Peter Pearson