Icons

Icons

divine beauty

by Richard Temple

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"Richard Temple's lavishly illustrated book provides a concise but thorough tour through the ages of the icon, tracing the art from its origins to the 19th century and beyond. The icons selected to illustrate the text include famous works as well as many stunning, rarely seen ones. This particular emphasis on lesser-known masterpieces, along with the author's cogent, thorough and very personal overview of the major periods and themes of icon painting, make this book a truly unique contribution to the field of art history and appreciation. It is both an introduction for the uninitiated and an object in its own right that will delight connoisseurs."--BOOK JACKET.

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    Temple's book is described as providing a "very personal overview" of icon painting. How did you perceive the author's voice and unique perspective throughout the text, and how did this personal touch influence your engagement with the historical and artistic material?

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    The author highlights many "stunning, rarely seen" icons alongside famous works. Did encountering these lesser-known masterpieces alter your understanding or appreciation of icon art in general? Were there any specific "discoveries" that particularly resonated with you?

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    Before reading "Icons," what were your existing perceptions or knowledge about this art form? How did Temple's comprehensive tour from origins to the 19th century and beyond challenge, confirm, or significantly expand those initial ideas?

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