ICONOGRAPHY – ART OF DEPTH
ICONOGRAPHY – ART OF DEPTH
Author(s): Mihaela Alieta Mircea (Petrovan)Subject(s): History of Church(es), Visual Arts, Eastern Orthodoxy, Sociology of Art, History of Religion, History of Art
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: iconography; Holy Face; depth; light; prayer;
Summary/Abstract: Orthodox iconography, as an expressionist art with deep meaning, aims not only at the senses, but primarily at the spirit. People began to notice that the essence of iconographic art is not limited to colors, that is, to the light impressions that the eye receives, but focuses on the "inner perfection" and "artistic expression" of a deep experience and the reality of life, in the revelation of the truth. Iconography is a branch of art that mainly deals with the transmission of the evangelical message and certain doctrinal ideas or concepts, through the symbols and signs used. In addition to understanding theological meaning and significance, iconography also speaks to a large extent about certain techniques used, while reflecting the historical periods and cultures from which the iconographic works originate. The depth of the iconography thus becomes the main characteristic of the content of an Orthodox icon. Its purpose is to leave a persistent and consistent imprint on the psyche rather than a brief and fleeting impression on the senses.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2023
- Issue No: 32
- Page Range: 526-536
- Page Count: 11
- Language: Romanian