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Peter Pearson, a former Benedictine monk, is a priest of the diocese of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. A well-known American iconographer, Pearson has created hundreds of icons for private collections, churches, and other institutions throughout the world. In addition, he has given presentations on iconography to a wide variety of groups, including elementary school children, college classes, art leagues, and senior citizen groups.
This paperback is a one-step guide to icon painting. Pearson states: "Icons offer us a glimpse into things through God's eyes and invite us to enter into the mystery of a world made new by the light
Peter Pearson, a former Benedictine monk, is a priest of the diocese of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. A well-known American iconographer, Pearson has created hundreds of icons for private collections, churches, and other institutions throughout the world. In addition, he has given presentations on iconography to a wide variety of groups, including elementary school children, college classes, art leagues, and senior citizen groups.
This paperback is a one-step guide to icon painting. Pearson states: "Icons offer us a glimpse into things through God's eyes and invite us to enter into the mystery of a world made new by the light of God's presence." He believes that icons can play a vital role in both the worship and the prayer life of individual believers. Although icons aren't designated as official sacraments by the Catholic church, they can offer people a sacramental encounter.
Pearson presents the basic icon toolkit, the painting process (along with suggested techniques), step-by-step instructions for painting three icons (from original drawings through to the finished product), and a glossary of iconographic terms. Also included is a prayer for the Blessing of Icons.
Eastern Christians have made good use of these spiritual tools. Here is an opportunity for Western Christians to do so as well.
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Manufacturer: Morehouse
Release date: 5 December 2005
ISBN-10 : 0819222038 |
ISBN-13: 9780819222039
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