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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... Icon (1403) Description Formal Analysis Composition Depth and Perspective Movement Colour Light Identification 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 32 32 33 33 33 35 35 36 36 II . THE VISION OF LIGHT The Incarnation , with viii the uncreated light.
... Icon (1403) Description Formal Analysis Composition Depth and Perspective Movement Colour Light Identification 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 32 32 33 33 33 35 35 36 36 II . THE VISION OF LIGHT The Incarnation , with viii the uncreated light.
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... Icon Painting The Incarnation and Iconoclasm Word and Image " Urbild - Abbild " From Bethlehem to Tabor 41 41 41 43 46 46 50 52 0 23 53 The Transfiguration , with Reference to the Mosaics in the Monastery of Saint Catherine in Sinai ...
... Icon Painting The Incarnation and Iconoclasm Word and Image " Urbild - Abbild " From Bethlehem to Tabor 41 41 41 43 46 46 50 52 0 23 53 The Transfiguration , with Reference to the Mosaics in the Monastery of Saint Catherine in Sinai ...
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... Icon From Theology to Anthropology The Image and the Likeness of God Theosis as the Transfiguration of Man Mysticism of Intellect and Mysticism of Experience The Transfiguration of the Body Hesychasm Criticism and Defense of Hesychasm ...
... Icon From Theology to Anthropology The Image and the Likeness of God Theosis as the Transfiguration of Man Mysticism of Intellect and Mysticism of Experience The Transfiguration of the Body Hesychasm Criticism and Defense of Hesychasm ...
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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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