Philosophy & Religion
Event Title
Window on Eternity: A Study in the Unique Characteristics of Orthodox Christian Iconography
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Subject Area
Philosophy and Religion
Start Date
11-4-2014 9:30 AM
End Date
11-4-2014 10:30 AM
Sponsor
Paul Valliere (Butler University)
Description
Orthodox Christian iconography is unique; it is strikingly different from other types of art and other types of sacred art. Icons do not resemble Western art, secular art, or other forms of religious art. By just looking at an icon, one can see how it differs from other forms of artwork. There is something about these works that is specific only to Orthodox iconography. In this presentation, I will draw on the research I have conducted for my senior honors thesis. I will discuss exactly how Orthodox iconography is unique by speaking about the theological background of this art form as well as the specific artistic qualities, such as composition, light, and thematic material.
Window on Eternity: A Study in the Unique Characteristics of Orthodox Christian Iconography
Indianapolis, IN
Orthodox Christian iconography is unique; it is strikingly different from other types of art and other types of sacred art. Icons do not resemble Western art, secular art, or other forms of religious art. By just looking at an icon, one can see how it differs from other forms of artwork. There is something about these works that is specific only to Orthodox iconography. In this presentation, I will draw on the research I have conducted for my senior honors thesis. I will discuss exactly how Orthodox iconography is unique by speaking about the theological background of this art form as well as the specific artistic qualities, such as composition, light, and thematic material.