The Uncreated Light: An Iconographical Study of the Transfiguration in the Eastern ChurchDistinguished religious artist Solrunn Nes in this volume explores the beauty and truth found in icons of Christ's transfiguration. As Nes observes in her introduction, the transfiguration of Jesus Christ is an especially rich subject in the abundant iconographical tradition of the Eastern Church. In weaving together iconographical representations and theological interpretation, The Uncreated Light is itself a beautiful exploration of this subject. Structured according to the biblical account of Christ's transfiguration, the book is divided into three main parts. The first, corresponding with the ascent up the mountain, presents the iconographical theme in four representative works of previous centuries. The second section focuses on the "vision of light" and considers the Orthodox interpretation of the event based on a selection of art and texts. The third and final section parallels the descent back down the mountain; here Nes goes back to the icons themselves, interpreting them anew in light of the insights gained under the "vision of light." Including full-color plates of the icons discussed and a lengthy appendix, The Uncreated Light is a testament to the author's own artistic grace and to her deep understanding of iconographical art as an expression of faith. |
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... Light Identification The Apse 12 12 13 14 15 15 15 16 17 18 18 19 19 21 The Triumphal Arch Ottonian Manuscript Illumination (Eleventh Century) Description Formal Analysis Composition Depth and Perspective Movement Colour Light ...
... Light Identification The Apse 12 12 13 14 15 15 15 16 17 18 18 19 19 21 The Triumphal Arch Ottonian Manuscript Illumination (Eleventh Century) Description Formal Analysis Composition Depth and Perspective Movement Colour Light ...
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... LIGHT The Incarnation , with Reference to the Ottonian Manuscript Illumination The Incarnation as Basis for the Transfiguration The Incarnation as Basis for Deification The Incarnation as Basis for the Art of Icon Painting The ...
... LIGHT The Incarnation , with Reference to the Ottonian Manuscript Illumination The Incarnation as Basis for the Transfiguration The Incarnation as Basis for Deification The Incarnation as Basis for the Art of Icon Painting The ...
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Contents
Byzantine Monumental Mosaic Ravenna 549 | 12 |
Ottonian Manuscript Illumination Eleventh Century | 24 |
Russian Transfiguration Icon 1403 | 32 |
Manuscript Illumination | 41 |
The Transfiguration with Reference to the Mosaics | 56 |
The Transfiguration with Reference to the Mosaic | 74 |
THE DESCENT | 113 |
SUMMARY | 129 |
From Sinai to Ravenna | 144 |
Martyrdom and Mystery | 156 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | 183 |
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