| Sacred Doorways: A Beginner's Guide to Icons
Linette Martin, Author
For centuries, icons--known as "sacred doorways" into the spiritual world--have been a central part of worship in Eastern Orthodoxy. But more recently, people of all faith traditions have become intrigued by their beauty and mystery. Today, icons can be found in churches of various denominations, and viewed in museums around the world.
In this popular guidebook, which includes rich, full-color illustrations, Linette Martin explains the history of icons, the materials and techniques used in creating them, and the visual and spiritual language of icons. Martin also writes as a pilgrim seeking understanding from these remarkable objects. her book will enrich your knowledge of Orthodox spirituality through the symbolism and splendor of this ancient art form.
Linette Martin, a lifelong Anglican, studied Byzantine Art at Oxford University, England. Linette and her husband lived in an Oxfordshire village until her death in 1998.
Condition: New
Subjects: Christianity, Icons, Art, Byzantine Art
Book Information
Trade Paperback
Paraclete Press, Brewster MA
ISBN 10: 1-55725-307-2
ISBN 13: 9781557253071
Copyright © 1975 by Joe Walton Martin, 5th Printing
260 pages
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