Icons
Kurt Weitzmann
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Icons
by Kurt Weitzmann, Μανόλης Χατζηδάκης, Svetozar Radojcic
Published
August 1982
Publisher
Hippocrene Books
Pages
237
ISBN-13
9780933516076
ISBN-10
093351607X
Description
In addition to being objects of sacred devotion, the Icons of the Orthodox world have long been admired even by those for whom they have no particular religious significance. The craftsmanship and expressive power of these holy images are capable of inspiring awe centuries after their creation. They are also objects of archeological interest--the evolution in the techniques and style of icon painting reveal the changes and crises that Orthodoxy has undergone. Kurt Weitzmann, Manolis Chatzidakis, and Svetozar Radojc̆ić have striven to provide a well-rounded commentary on the icons here presented; their writing points out the intrinsic merit of each work and also discusses its place in the historical development of this art form. Although the book deals with only three geographic locations--Sinai, Greece, and Yugoslavia--the breadth of knowledge of the authors is such that the text is anything but a fragmentary record. In spite of the limitations of present archeological data, these men have done a marvelous job in presenting this subject with depth and clarity. -- Inside jacket flap.
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How many pages are in Icons?
This edition of Icons has approximately 237 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Icons?
For most readers, Icons typically takes between 4h 56m and 3h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 59,250 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Icons?
The estimated word count for Icons is approximately 59,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Icons?
Icons was written by Kurt Weitzmann, Μανόλης Χατζηδάκης, Svetozar Radojcic.
When was Icons published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 1982. The original work may have been published on a different date.